Mijo
What Does Mijo Mean? 12 Spanish Nicknames That Confuse Everyone
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Jefa
/Sounds like "HEH" (as in "help") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to your mom in Mexico, the supreme authority of the household. The Mexican jefa is untouchable: she cooks better than anyone, is always right, and nobody in the family dares to contradict her.
Examples
“La jefa already made food, hurry up before it gets cold.”
“My jefa scolded me for coming home late again.”
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Jefa
/Sounds like "HEH" (as in "help") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to your mom in Mexico, the supreme authority of the household. The Mexican jefa is untouchable: she cooks better than anyone, is always right, and nobody in the family dares to contradict her.
Examples
“La jefa already made food, hurry up before it gets cold.”
“My jefa scolded me for coming home late again.”
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Regional synonyms
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Pilas
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Stay alert, pay attention, or be ready to act. In Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru, "pilas" is a direct warning or instruction to sharpen up before something important happens. Literally "batteries": having your batteries charged means being switched on and aware.