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/Sounds like "FEE" (as in "feet") + "hah" (as in "hard") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

An expression to introduce something you want to share, like 'so get this' or 'turns out that.' In Mexico and Central America, fíjate opens up any gossip or news conversation.

Examples

Fíjate, I won't be able to go on the trip anymore.

Fíjate, I found out something really intense.

Regional synonyms

A fermented corn drink of ancient Andean origin that existed long before colonization. Each country makes it differently, in some it's alcoholic, in others it's sweet, but it always has indigenous roots.