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chido/acool, great, awesome

colloquial

All-purpose positive evaluator in Mexican youth speech. Can describe objects, people, situations, or experiences. 'Chidote' is an augmentative form meaning extra cool.

Qué chido estuvo el concierto, la verdad.The concert was really cool, honestly.

óraleokay, alright, let's go, come on (multipurpose agreement/encouragement particle)

colloquial

One of the most versatile Mexican expressions. Depending on intonation and context it can mean agreement, urging action, impressed acknowledgment, or even a greeting response.

Órale, ya es hora de irnos o vamos a llegar tarde.Alright, it's time to go or we're going to be late.

buchón/buchonasomeone associated with narco culture or wealth; can also mean a person who acts flashy or out of place with their surroundings

colloquial

In northern Mexico, particularly associated with the aesthetic and lifestyle linked to the drug trade. In casual insult use among youth it simply means someone acting too flashy or trying too hard to look tough.

Llegó al barrio con una camioneta carisísima, bien buchón.He showed up to the neighborhood in a super expensive truck, acting real flashy.

abrirseto get out of here, to leave, to take off

colloquial

Used as a command or description of leaving quickly. 'Ábrete' or 'ábrase' is the imperative form meaning 'get out of here.' Very common in informal speech.

Ya es tarde, me voy a abrir antes de que cierren el metro.It's already late, I'm going to take off before the subway closes.

arrugarseto chicken out, to back down from a confrontation

colloquial

Literally means 'to wrinkle.' Used figuratively to mean showing fear or cowardice in a tense situation. The opposite would be 'estar al tiro' (staying ready to confront).

Cuando llegó la hora de hablar con el jefe, se arrugó y no dijo nada.When it came time to speak to the boss, he chickened out and didn't say anything.

al tiroready, on alert, on point; also: right away

colloquial

Can signal physical readiness to fight, or more broadly being alert and on top of things. 'Pónganse al tiro' means get ready/stay sharp.

Estén al tiro porque el partido empieza en diez minutos.Be ready because the game starts in ten minutes.

cincho/cinchadotefor sure, guaranteed, no doubt about it

colloquial

Strong affirmation used to seal a commitment or express certainty. 'Cinchadote' is an augmented form for extra emphasis. Primarily heard in northern Mexico.

¿Vas a llegar a la fiesta? Cincho, ahí voy a estar.Are you going to make it to the party? For sure, I'll be there.

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