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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "pee" + "co" (as in "cocoa") + "so" (as in "solo")/

Spicy, something that packs a serious chili kick. In Mexico, everything can be picoso, from a salsa that makes your eyes water to a bold, cutting remark that leaves everyone speechless. If someone warns you that something is "bien picoso," proceed with extreme caution because Mexican spice levels are no joke.

Example

"No le pongas esa salsa, está bien picosa. -> Don't put that salsa on, it's super spicy."

"Ese comentario estuvo picoso, nadie supo qué responder. -> That comment was savage, nobody knew what to say."

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Regional synonyms:

Trabajar mucho, esforzarse intensamente y darle duro a la chamba sin parar en España. Es meter horas extras y sudar la gota gorda para sacar el trabajo adelante sin quejarse.