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/Sounds like "mohn" (as in "more") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Someone well-positioned financially or with powerful connections that make getting things done easy. In Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, the montado is the person who always has someone to open doors for them.

Examples

That guy is seriously well-connected with his contacts in the administration.

With his connections, he can get jobs for all his friends.

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/Sounds like "mohn" (as in "more") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Ready, all set with everything needed to get started. Also means someone is well-positioned economically or has the right connections to get things done.

Examples

I'm all packed for the trip, just need to leave.

That guy is really well-connected with his contacts in the government.

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A harsh slap of reality: an unexpected piece of news or a situation that hits you hard and forces you to see things as they truly are, even when it hurts. Comes from "cachetada" (slap) and is used across Mexico and Central America.