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/Sounds like "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rroh"/

Meaning

An intensifier in Mexico that means something is extreme, whether extremely good or extremely bad. Context and tone decide which way it goes. Think of it as the Mexican equivalent of saying something is "insane" or "crazy good/bad."

Examples

It is insanely cold today, even a coat is not enough.

The concert is insane, you cannot miss it.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rroh"/

Meaning

A cheating, womanizing person who juggles multiple partners at the same time with zero remorse or romantic loyalty. In Mexico and Colombia, the perro is that guy with three girlfriends and none of them know.

Examples

He's such a perro, he's got like three girlfriends at the same time.

Stop being a perro and respect your partner.

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/Sounds like "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rroh"/

Meaning

A cunning, street-smart person who knows how to get an advantage in any situation. In Mexico it also works as an intensifier for something extremely good or extremely bad depending on context.

Examples

Tomorrow's exam is perro hard.

That dude is perro good at business.

It's perro cold outside.

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/Sounds like "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rroh"/

Meaning

Something difficult, complicated, or requiring a lot of effort in Chile. If something 'está perro,' brace yourself because it's gonna be tough, whether it's an exam, a move, or an awkward conversation.

Examples

The exam was perro, I didn't even know the first question.

It's perro to find a job in this city.

Regional synonyms

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To get mixed up in something shady or morally compromising, ending up tainted by association. In Spain, once you are "pringado" there is no pretending you were not involved. The word literally means getting covered in grease or fat, and socially it means you are implicated whether you meant to be or not.