La Oficina
Mexican Slang from La Oficina: The Complete Season 1 Slang Guide
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Meaning
A Mexican euphemism for the menstrual period, especially when several women in the same group sync up. Named after the red tide ocean phenomenon, but applied to the collective mood of an office, home, or classroom where multiple women are cycling together. Dark humor, but functional.
Examples
“Red tide in the office today, everyone is very sensitive.”
“The red tide hit the house and nobody feels like cooking.”
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Meaning
A Mexican euphemism for the menstrual period, especially when several women in the same group sync up. Named after the red tide ocean phenomenon, but applied to the collective mood of an office, home, or classroom where multiple women are cycling together. Dark humor, but functional.
Examples
“Red tide in the office today, everyone is very sensitive.”
“The red tide hit the house and nobody feels like cooking.”
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Regional synonyms
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