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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "yah" (as in "yard")/
Defective, low quality, a dud that doesn't work as it should. In Costa Rica something malilla is broken, useless or just consistently disappointing.
“This phone charger is garbage, it only works when it feels like it.”
“That car is a total lemon, don't buy it.”
/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "yah" (as in "yard")/
A dangerous or troublesome person, someone with a history of risky behavior that makes them best avoided. Used in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua to flag someone as bad news before you get involved with them.
“Don't hang out with that guy, he's bad news who gets people into trouble.”
“That neighborhood is full of shady people you are better off avoiding.”
/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "yah" (as in "yard")/
Withdrawal symptoms or that intense craving for something in Mexico, whether it's a substance or just a powerful urge you can't shake. Being 'malilla' means your body won't leave you alone until you get what it's asking for. It can range from actual withdrawal to just really wanting a kiss or a cigarette.
“I'm craving to kiss you so bad.”
“He woke up with a nasty hangover after last night's party.”
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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "yah" (as in "yard")/
Defective, low quality, a dud that doesn't work as it should. In Costa Rica something malilla is broken, useless or just consistently disappointing.
“This phone charger is garbage, it only works when it feels like it.”
“That car is a total lemon, don't buy it.”
/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "yah" (as in "yard")/
A dangerous or troublesome person, someone with a history of risky behavior that makes them best avoided. Used in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua to flag someone as bad news before you get involved with them.
“Don't hang out with that guy, he's bad news who gets people into trouble.”
“That neighborhood is full of shady people you are better off avoiding.”
/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "yah" (as in "yard")/
Withdrawal symptoms or that intense craving for something in Mexico, whether it's a substance or just a powerful urge you can't shake. Being 'malilla' means your body won't leave you alone until you get what it's asking for. It can range from actual withdrawal to just really wanting a kiss or a cigarette.
“I'm craving to kiss you so bad.”
“He woke up with a nasty hangover after last night's party.”
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Pebre
A classic Chilean fresh salsa made with cilantro, onion, green chili, and tomato, dressed with oil and lemon juice. It goes on everything: bread, grilled meat, cazuela stew. No Chilean cookout is complete without it.