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/Sounds like "SAHN" (as in "salsa") + "greh" (as in "grade") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "ah" (as in "art") + "TOH" (as in "toll") + "leh" (as in "let")/

Meaning

Someone who is completely unbothered and slow to react, even when they really should be upset or moving fast. In Mexico, atole is a thick warm corn drink that barely flows, so having "atole blood" means you move and react just as sluggishly. A mild dig used when someone shows zero urgency or emotion.

Examples

They told him he got fired and he didn't even flinch, totally unbothered.

Don't just stand there, speak up for yourself when people come at you.

Regional synonyms

To impress or dazzle someone, whether with money, skills, looks, or knowledge. In Mexico, apantallar often has a slightly ironic edge: the person showing off is trying a little too hard to get that admiring reaction. Think flashy cars, name-dropping, or pulling out a fancy move at exactly the right moment.