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Mexican Emergency Spanish: Essential Phrases for Safety During the World Cup
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Sale
/Sounds like "SAH" (as in "salsa") + "leh" (as in "let")/
Meaning
A Mexican expression of agreement, meaning 'deal,' 'okay,' or 'agreed.' Mexicans use 'sale' to confirm plans, accept proposals, or wrap up a conversation by signaling their consent or approval.
Examples
“Sale, meet at the corner at 8.”
“Can you help me with this?,Sale, I'll help you right now.”
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Regional synonyms
Bajar el cirio
To get a serious dressing-down, called out harshly and directly in Mexico. When someone bajas el cirio on you, the person in front is furious and not holding back a single word. Usually comes from a boss, a parent, or anyone with authority over you.
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Sale
/Sounds like "SAH" (as in "salsa") + "leh" (as in "let")/
Meaning
A Mexican expression of agreement, meaning 'deal,' 'okay,' or 'agreed.' Mexicans use 'sale' to confirm plans, accept proposals, or wrap up a conversation by signaling their consent or approval.
Examples
“Sale, meet at the corner at 8.”
“Can you help me with this?,Sale, I'll help you right now.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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Bajar el cirio
To get a serious dressing-down, called out harshly and directly in Mexico. When someone bajas el cirio on you, the person in front is furious and not holding back a single word. Usually comes from a boss, a parent, or anyone with authority over you.