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How to Haggle and Shop in Mexican Markets: Essential Spanish Phrases
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Varo
/Sounds like "BAH" (as in "bar") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
Money or bills in Mexico. One 'varo' is one peso, but it's usually used in plural to talk about amounts. One of the most common ways to say 'cash' among Mexicans.
Examples
“How many varos does the ticket cost?”
“I don't have varos on me, can you spot me for the Uber?”
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Varo
/Sounds like "BAH" (as in "bar") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
Money or bills in Mexico. One 'varo' is one peso, but it's usually used in plural to talk about amounts. One of the most common ways to say 'cash' among Mexicans.
Examples
“How many varos does the ticket cost?”
“I don't have varos on me, can you spot me for the Uber?”
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Tapado
A person who hides their true intentions, abilities, or personality behind a quiet or innocent facade. In Mexican politics, it historically referred to the secretly chosen presidential candidate picked by the outgoing president during the era of single party rule, making it a word loaded with political intrigue and backroom deals.