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asalto en despobladohighway robbery, a rip-off (figuratively)

colloquial

Literally means an ambush in an unpopulated area. Used figuratively to complain that a price or deal is outrageously unfair.

Cobrarme eso por un taxi es un asalto en despoblado.Charging me that for a taxi is highway robbery.

changarrosmall informal shop or stall

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colloquial

Distinctly Mexican term for a small, modest, often informal business. Can be affectionate or slightly dismissive depending on tone.

Puso su changarro de tacos en la esquina y le va muy bien.He set up his little taco stand on the corner and is doing really well.

bodoquehunk, well-built person (attractive physical form)

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colloquial

In this context used admiringly to describe someone with a very muscular or impressive physique. Tone is playful and appreciative.

El vecino nuevo está hecho un bodoque, debe ir al gym todos los días.The new neighbor is a total hunk, he must go to the gym every day.

impregnado de diamantinacovered in glitter (implying you've been with someone flashy or promiscuous)

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colloquial

Diamantina is the Mexican Spanish word for craft glitter. The phrase is used humorously to imply someone has been in a compromising or frivolous situation.

Llegó a casa todo impregnado de diamantina y no quiso explicar dónde había estado.He came home covered in glitter and didn't want to explain where he'd been.

cacharto catch (someone in the act), to catch on

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colloquial

Used in Mexican Spanish to mean catching someone doing something they shouldn't, or to suddenly understand something. Not related to the English word cache.

Su jefe lo cachó llegando tarde por tercera vez.His boss caught him arriving late for the third time.

ni modooh well, no way around it, tough luck

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colloquial

Distinctly Mexican expression of resignation or acceptance of an unfortunate situation. Can also signal that something is unavoidable.

Se cancelo el concierto, pero ni modo, ya compraremos boletos para el próximo.The concert was cancelled, but oh well, we'll buy tickets for the next one.

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