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Common Mistakes English Speakers Make in Mexican Spanish
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Add a word/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "dreh" (as in "dress")/
Meaning
Something good, cool, or excellent in Mexico. 'Bien padre' is the informal, enthusiastic way Mexicans praise anything they really enjoy, whether it's a movie, a place, or an experience.
Examples
“The movie was really padre, I recommend it.”
“Your new house is so padre, I loved the decor.”
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/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "dreh" (as in "dress")/
Meaning
Something good, cool, or excellent in Mexico. 'Bien padre' is the informal, enthusiastic way Mexicans praise anything they really enjoy, whether it's a movie, a place, or an experience.
Examples
“The movie was really padre, I recommend it.”
“Your new house is so padre, I loved the decor.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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