Ruletero
How to Talk to Mexican Taxi Drivers: Slang for Getting Around
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Add a word/Sounds like "roo" (as in "rude") + "leh" (as in "let") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
In Mexico, an informal taxi driver who cruises the streets looking for passengers rather than waiting at a stand or using an app. The name comes from "ruleta" (roulette), since finding a fare each lap is basically a gamble.
Examples
“Súbete, el ruletero de ahí afuera te lleva al centro.”
“Hop in, the taxi driver out front will take you downtown.”
“No agarres ese ruletero, usa la app mejor.”
“Don't flag down that random cab, just use the app.”
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/Sounds like "roo" (as in "rude") + "leh" (as in "let") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
In Mexico, an informal taxi driver who cruises the streets looking for passengers rather than waiting at a stand or using an app. The name comes from "ruleta" (roulette), since finding a fare each lap is basically a gamble.
Examples
“Súbete, el ruletero de ahí afuera te lleva al centro.”
“Hop in, the taxi driver out front will take you downtown.”
“No agarres ese ruletero, usa la app mejor.”
“Don't flag down that random cab, just use the app.”
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To completely ignore something or someone, to walk right past without stopping, paying attention, or engaging. The deliberate act of treating something as if it simply doesn't exist.