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/Sounds like 'noh TEH-neh mah-DEH-reh'/

An expression that can mean something extraordinary or something terrible and disrespectful, depending on the tone used, highlighting the complexity and nuance of language in Latin American cultures.

Example

"That goal was incredible, what a shot!"

"What he did was unbelievable, it's an outrage."

Regional synonyms:

Sentir vergüenza, timidez o incomodidad al hacer algo que te expone. En México 'dar pena' es esa sensación que te frena de actuar por miedo al ridículo.