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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "SEH" (as in "set") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a stubborn or hardheaded person who absolutely refuses to change their mind no matter what. A maceta has their opinion locked in, and no argument, evidence, or amount of reasoning in the world will budge them.

Examples

She is such a maceta, she has been clinging to that idea for weeks and will not let it go.

Don't even argue with that hardhead, it is a complete waste of time.

Regional synonyms

A small draft beer, the Uruguayan equivalent of a "cana" in Spain or a small pour in Argentina. The standard size when you stop at a Montevideo bar after work and order a cold one. No fuss, just a short glass of draught.