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Add a word/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "MAHN" (as in "mark") + "chehs" (as in "check")/
Meaning
A Mexican expression of surprise, disbelief, or shock at something unexpected. It is the family friendly, cleaned up version of "no mames" that you can safely say in front of your grandma, your boss, or in public without getting scolded. Think of it as the PG rated "no way!" of Mexican Spanish.
Examples
“No way! Did you seriously win the lottery?”
“No way, everything is so expensive lately.”
Word family
Quedar de pelo
In Mexico, to turn out perfectly, look great, or come out better than expected. Whether it is a haircut, a decoration, or a project, when something queda de pelo it could not have gone better.
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/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "MAHN" (as in "mark") + "chehs" (as in "check")/
Meaning
A Mexican expression of surprise, disbelief, or shock at something unexpected. It is the family friendly, cleaned up version of "no mames" that you can safely say in front of your grandma, your boss, or in public without getting scolded. Think of it as the PG rated "no way!" of Mexican Spanish.
Examples
“No way! Did you seriously win the lottery?”
“No way, everything is so expensive lately.”
Word family
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Quedar de pelo
In Mexico, to turn out perfectly, look great, or come out better than expected. Whether it is a haircut, a decoration, or a project, when something queda de pelo it could not have gone better.