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Náhuatl Words You Use as Mexican Slang Without Realizing It
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Add a word/Sounds like "soh" (as in "solo") + "pee" (as in "pea") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Meaning
An opportunist or freeloader who swoops in to take advantage of a situation just like the vulture (zopilote) it is named after, waiting for things to fall apart before moving in for the gain. In Mexico and Central America, a zopilote always shows up when the work is done and the food is ready, never when it is time to contribute.
Examples
“The freeloader showed up right as we finished all the food.”
“Don't invite him, that opportunist always shows up to take and never gives anything back.”
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/Sounds like "soh" (as in "solo") + "pee" (as in "pea") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Meaning
An opportunist or freeloader who swoops in to take advantage of a situation just like the vulture (zopilote) it is named after, waiting for things to fall apart before moving in for the gain. In Mexico and Central America, a zopilote always shows up when the work is done and the food is ready, never when it is time to contribute.
Examples
“The freeloader showed up right as we finished all the food.”
“Don't invite him, that opportunist always shows up to take and never gives anything back.”
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