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Popular Mexican pronunciation of "maestro," used as a respectful address for any skilled tradesperson: a bricklayer, mechanic, carpenter, or street vendor. A form of street-level courtesy.
“Boss, how much do you charge to fix the tire?”
“Ask the construction foreman what time they're finishing today.”
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Popular Mexican pronunciation of "maestro," used as a respectful address for any skilled tradesperson: a bricklayer, mechanic, carpenter, or street vendor. A form of street-level courtesy.
“Boss, how much do you charge to fix the tire?”
“Ask the construction foreman what time they're finishing today.”
Ponerse águila
To stay alert, keep your eyes open, and not let yourself get caught off guard. Borrowed from the image of an eagle watching from above, ready to react to anything. In Mexico and among Chicanos, "ponte aguila" is both a warning and an act of care: stay sharp, do not get comfortable.