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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "SEE" (as in "see") + "leh" (as in "let")/

Meaning

Light flirting or playful romantic banter between two people. There is mutual attraction but no commitment or formality involved. In Spain, a vacile is that fun, low-stakes back-and-forth that could lead somewhere or just stay exactly as it is.

Examples

There is a lot of flirting between those two, something is definitely going on.

It is all just playful flirting with them, I don't think it will get serious.

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Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Cachondería

/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "SEE" (as in "see") + "leh" (as in "let")/

Meaning

A joke, a tease, or a light flirtatious moment depending on context. In Spain 'el vacile' can be either someone pulling your leg or someone putting on the charm, the tone tells you which one it is.

Examples

Relax, it was just a joke.

There's a lot of flirting going on between those two, something's definitely there.

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In Mexico, to suddenly come out with an excuse, surprise, or last-minute change that derails everything. The person who sale con que always has an inconvenient twist at the worst possible moment.