My Daughter's Father S01E01: Spanish study pack

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a la chingadato hell with it, screw that

vulgar

Strong Mexican expletive used to dismiss something or someone forcefully. Closely tied to the verb chingar, which is one of the most loaded terms in Mexican Spanish. Tone ranges from frustrated to defiant.

Ya me cansé de ese trabajo; a la chingada, me voy a buscar otra cosa.I'm done with that job; to hell with it, I'm going to look for something else.

chingonabadass, incredibly capable, the best

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vulgar

Derived from chingar. When applied to a person as a compliment, it means someone who is exceptionally strong, skilled, or impressive. Tone here is warm and admiring, not aggressive.

Mi hermana terminó la carrera en tres años. Es una chingona total.My sister finished her degree in three years. She is a total badass.

FOMOFOMO (fear of missing out)

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colloquial

English acronym adopted directly into Mexican youth speech. Used exactly as in English, often without translation.

Siempre me da FOMO cuando mis amigos salen y yo tengo que trabajar.I always get FOMO when my friends go out and I have to work.

hacer el osoto make a fool of oneself, to embarrass yourself publicly

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colloquial

A fixed idiomatic phrase. The literal words (make, the, bear) give no clue to the meaning.

Me tropecé en medio del escenario y hice el oso frente a toda la escuela.I tripped in the middle of the stage and made a complete fool of myself in front of the whole school.

cuatebuddy, close friend

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colloquial

Characteristically Mexican term for a close friend or buddy. Originally from Nahuatl meaning twin. More intimate than amigo in casual use.

Ese cuate mío me ayudó a cargar las cajas toda la tarde sin quejarse.That buddy of mine helped me carry the boxes all afternoon without complaining.

petatearto die, to kick the bucket

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colloquial

Mexican colloquial euphemism for dying. From petate, a woven mat traditionally placed under the body of the deceased. Used with dark humor.

El abuelo decía en broma que cuando se petateara, quería que tocaran su canción favorita.Grandpa used to joke that when he kicked the bucket, he wanted them to play his favorite song.

vale madreI don't care at all, it means nothing to me

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vulgar

Stronger than no me importa. The phrase signals total dismissal or exasperation. Common in heated arguments in Mexican Spanish.

Ya le dije mil veces que llegue a tiempo, pero me vale madre si no me hace caso.I've told him a thousand times to be on time, but I couldn't care less anymore if he doesn't listen.

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