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/Sounds like "LAH" (as in "lava") + "GRAHN" (as in "grant") + "deh" (as in "debt")/

Meaning

Mexico City, the capital. The nickname that Mexicans from other states use for the massive, overwhelming metropolis at the center of the country, a place regarded with a mix of ambition, awe, and exhaustion.

Examples

I am heading to Mexico City to look for work, there are no more opportunities in my hometown.

The capital has everything, but it also wears you down.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, a sports prediction pool, usually for soccer matches, where you try to guess the outcome of each game: win, draw, or loss. Making your quiniela is a beloved pre-match ritual, especially during tournaments.