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Highly context-dependent. Used as a strong insult in arguments but also affectionately between close male friends. Tone and relationship make all the difference.

In Mexican slang, 'pedo' most commonly means a problem or complicated situation, not its literal meaning. 'Tenemos un pedo' means 'we have a problem.' Also used in '¿qué pedo?' meaning 'what's the deal?' or 'what's going on?'

Standard informal greeting or way of asking what is happening. Universally recognized in Mexican casual speech.

Typically used for children's tantrums but commonly applied to adults acting childishly or refusing to cooperate. Slightly condescending when used about an adult.

Short for 'la neta' (the truth). Used to assert honesty or to ask if someone is being serious. Distinctly Mexican slang.

Refers to something absurd, untrue, or stupid that someone says or does. 'Estás diciendo mamadas' means 'you're talking nonsense.' Very common in heated conversations.

In Mexican Spanish, 'joder' primarily means to bother or annoy someone. 'Déjame de joder' means 'stop bothering me.' The sexual meaning common elsewhere is not the primary connotation here.

Strong vulgar intensifier indicating that something or someone is very bad or behaving very badly. 'Estás de la verga' means 'you're being terrible/awful right now.'