The Leftovers

Highly context-dependent. Between close friends it can be affectionate and equivalent to 'man' or 'dude'. Directed at someone in anger it is a genuine insult. Tone of voice and relationship are everything.

Used to mean making a serious mistake. 'La cagué' = 'I really screwed it up'. Casual but strong; not used in formal settings.

Means to do something hurriedly or urgently. 'En chinga' signals extreme speed or urgency. Common in Mexican informal speech; vulgar but very frequently heard.

Set phrase meaning to find someone in a receptive, good-natured state. 'Me agarraste de buenas' = you caught me at a good moment (so I'll agree / I'm not going to argue).

A flat, emphatic refusal. Stronger than just 'no'. Common in confrontational Mexican dialogue when someone wants to make clear there is zero possibility of agreement.