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/Sounds like "SOH" (as in "solo") + "pahs" (as in "park")/

Meaning

Mexican exclamation of surprise or mockery, shouted when someone takes a hit, falls, or gets a well-deserved comeuppance. The classic cheer when something goes wrong for someone else.

Examples

He slipped on a peel right in front of his crush, ha!

Serves you right, that's what you get for bragging.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "SOH" (as in "solo") + "pahs" (as in "park")/

Meaning

A Mexican exclamation of surprise or quick reaction to something unexpected, similar to "whoa!" or "oh snap!" in English. It slips out when something catches you off guard and you need to express astonishment without thinking too hard about it.

Examples

Whoa! I did not know you were here.

Oh snap! Is that true? I can not believe it.

Regional synonyms

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A gossipy, nosy woman who listens in on conversations that are none of her business and then tells everyone what she heard. In Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, "sapa" is the female version of "sapo": always eavesdropping, never keeping a secret. If someone calls you sapa, they're telling you to mind your own business.