Dead or Alive

A softened version of a stronger expletive. Very common in everyday Mexican speech to express disbelief, mild frustration, or surprise. Safe for most informal situations.

Extremely strong expletive used to vent anger or frustration. Reserved for private or very informal speech between people who know each other well.

Very common slang for money throughout Mexico. Heard across social classes in informal conversation. Literally means 'wool'.

Used as a warning exclamation, equivalent to '¡Cuidado!'. Common in everyday Mexican speech. Literally means 'waters' but functions purely as a warning.

Fixed idiomatic phrase meaning to eliminate someone's presence, records, or existence entirely, whether literally or figuratively. Not deducible word by word in context.

A fixed surveillance or pursuit idiom signaling that a person being watched has finally appeared or moved. Used in contexts of stalking, investigation, or chase.

Idiomatic. Means to appear and be accountable, especially after an absence or a mistake. The literal image of 'giving your face' carries the weight of owning up to something.