La Oficina
Mexican Slang from La Oficina: The Complete Season 1 Slang Guide
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Add a word/Sounds like "LAH" (as in "lava") + "NEH" (as in "net") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
Meaning
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.
Examples
“Honestly, that restaurant is terrible, I'm never going back.”
“For real you're getting married? No way!”
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Meaning
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.
Examples
“Honestly, that restaurant is terrible, I'm never going back.”
“For real you're getting married? No way!”
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