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Náhuatl Words You Use as Mexican Slang Without Realizing It
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Papa
/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "pah" (as in "park")/
Meaning
The Andean tuber in all its varieties, a cultural symbol of the entire Andean region. In Peru and Bolivia the potato is the world's most versatile ingredient: over 3,000 varieties, each with a completely different taste.
Examples
“Want me to add more potato or are you good?”
“In Bolivia there are colored potatoes you won't find anywhere else on earth.”
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Papa
/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "pah" (as in "park")/
Meaning
The Andean tuber in all its varieties, a cultural symbol of the entire Andean region. In Peru and Bolivia the potato is the world's most versatile ingredient: over 3,000 varieties, each with a completely different taste.
Examples
“Want me to add more potato or are you good?”
“In Bolivia there are colored potatoes you won't find anywhere else on earth.”
Regional synonyms
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No dar un palo al agua
A Spanish expression for someone who absolutely refuses to work, not even lifting a finger. The imagery comes from rowing: not giving a single stroke means not moving at all. Always used in the negative, always with a tone of reproach.