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/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to turn out perfectly, look great, or come out better than expected. Whether it is a haircut, a decoration, or a project, when something queda de pelo it could not have gone better.

Examples

Ese corte te quedó de pelo, estás guapísima.

That haircut looks perfect on you, you look amazing.

The decoration came out perfectly, even better than we had planned.

Regional synonyms

Angry, furious, or fuming with rage. In Colombia and other countries, when someone's bravo, it's best to give them space and wait for the storm to pass before trying to talk to them.