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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "la" (as in "latte") + "neh" + "ta" (as in "taco")/

The absolute truth, no filters, no lies. In Mexico, la neta is one of the most common expressions to confirm something as true or to ask for complete honesty. Saying "¿Neta?" is the Mexican way of saying "For real?" or "Seriously?" and it's used constantly in everyday conversation.

Example

"La neta, ese restaurante está malísimo, no vuelvo ni de broma. -> Honestly, that restaurant is terrible, I'm never going back."

"¿Neta te vas a casar? ¡No manches! -> For real you're getting married? No way!"

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Sentirse abrumado, estresado y superado por la cantidad de responsabilidades o problemas encima. Cuando te agobias, todo se junta al mismo tiempo y sientes que no puedes con nada aunque intentes respirar.