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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "SEE" (as in "see") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

A really attractive person who is physically fit and well-built. In Mexico and Spain, 'macizo' is used as a compliment to admire someone's impressive, sculpted physique.

Examples

Your neighbor is so maciza, everyone turns to look at her.

The gym instructor is macizo, I can't even concentrate.

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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "SEE" (as in "see") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In Honduras, something solid, reliable, and genuinely good quality. Also used to confirm that a plan or person is trustworthy and dependable.

Examples

The plan is solid, let's go.

That guy is macizo, you can trust him.

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A deceptive speech, sweet talk designed to seduce or convince someone with pure smooth-talking. In Argentina and Uruguay, chamullo is the art of talking pretty without saying anything true.