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/Sounds like 'MA-he de PA-lo'/

In Central America, an extremely stupid or naive person — the intensified version of 'maje' for someone who absolutely never learns no matter how many times they get burned.

Example

"Only a complete idiot would believe that story."

"Don't be so gullible — everyone already knows the truth."

Regional synonyms:

Algo de mala calidad, barato, descuidado o que da vergüenza ajena. En España 'cutre' describe todo lo que no tiene clase ni esfuerzo: bares, regalos, planes.