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Add a word/Sounds like "MAHN" (as in "mark") + "deh" (as in "debt")/
Meaning
A polite, respectful way to say 'What?' or 'Pardon?' when you didn't hear something in Mexico. It's so Mexican that using it outside Mexico instantly identifies you as Mexican to any Spanish speaker.
Examples
“Mande? I didn't hear you well, could you repeat that?”
“In Mexico we say 'mande' instead of '¿Qué?', it's good manners.”
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/Sounds like "MAHN" (as in "mark") + "deh" (as in "debt")/
Meaning
A polite, respectful way to say 'What?' or 'Pardon?' when you didn't hear something in Mexico. It's so Mexican that using it outside Mexico instantly identifies you as Mexican to any Spanish speaker.
Examples
“Mande? I didn't hear you well, could you repeat that?”
“In Mexico we say 'mande' instead of '¿Qué?', it's good manners.”
Regional synonyms
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Chompa
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A sweater or thick knit top worn for warmth in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. An essential everyday garment in highland areas and on chilly Andean city nights. Chompas range from simple store-bought fleeces to beautiful hand-knitted wool pieces from the sierra.