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Add a word/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "CHAHN" (as in "chat") + "gah" (as in "garden")/
Meaning
An informal party, a celebration with friends featuring music, dancing, and drinks. It's more casual than a formal party, more like a gathering that got out of hand.
Examples
“A pachanga broke out at Luis's place and the whole neighborhood showed up.”
“There's a pachanga tonight, you coming or not?”
“The pachanga lasted until five in the morning.”
Word family
/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "CHAHN" (as in "chat") + "gah" (as in "garden")/
Meaning
A lively, loud party full of energy where everyone's having an amazing time. It can be spontaneous or planned, but it always has great music, dancing, and that vibe you never want to end.
Examples
“A pachanga broke out on the block that lasted three days.”
“The New Year's pachanga was epic.”
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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "CHAHN" (as in "chat") + "gah" (as in "garden")/
Meaning
An informal party, a celebration with friends featuring music, dancing, and drinks. It's more casual than a formal party, more like a gathering that got out of hand.
Examples
“A pachanga broke out at Luis's place and the whole neighborhood showed up.”
“There's a pachanga tonight, you coming or not?”
“The pachanga lasted until five in the morning.”
Word family
/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "CHAHN" (as in "chat") + "gah" (as in "garden")/
Meaning
A lively, loud party full of energy where everyone's having an amazing time. It can be spontaneous or planned, but it always has great music, dancing, and that vibe you never want to end.
Examples
“A pachanga broke out on the block that lasted three days.”
“The New Year's pachanga was epic.”
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A buenas horas
An ironic Spanish expression for something that arrived way too late to be of any use. Used when help, news, or action finally shows up long after it could have made a real difference. The full phrase is often "a buenas horas mangas verdes," referring to the green-sleeved officers who always showed up after the trouble was already over.