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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "oon" + "CHEEN" + "goh" (as in "go")/

A massive amount, a ton, a whole lot — one of the most versatile Mexican expressions for describing quantity. Whether it's people, money, or problems, 'un chingo' means there's way more than expected.

Example

"There were a ton of people at the concert."

"The mechanic charged me a fortune, I'm furious."

"I have a ton of homework and zero motivation."

Word family
Regional synonyms:
Anónimo

Agua de horchata

Bandera de México

Bebida refrescante mexicana hecha de arroz remojado, canela, vainilla y azúcar que se sirve bien fría. Es la reina indiscutible de las aguas frescas mexicanas y no tiene competencia en sabor ni popularidad.