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The Daily Salsa — Page 8

¡chale! - a young man on the sidewalk with a hand on his head watching a car pull away
¡chale!: Muttered at a screen when the score goes the wrong way Jun 13, 2026
pendejo - a woman with her head in her hand at a cafe laptop, having realized what she did
pendejo: Reach for it too early and it costs you Jun 12, 2026
Food & drink How to Order Comida Corrida: 4 Courses, One Chalkboard, No Menu
Comida corrida is Mexico's fixed set lunch: soup, rice, a guisado, agua fresca. Learn the courses, the chalkboard words, and what to say. Aug 19, 2026
cagado - two young men doubled over laughing on a sofa at something on a phone
cagado: Crude root, but people mean 'that was hilarious' Jun 11, 2026
reventón - a woman dancing with her arms up at a rooftop party
reventón: Named after the sound of something bursting Jun 10, 2026
Guides Mexican Soccer Nicknames: El Tri, Chivas, Aguilas, and the Fan Spanish Around Them
A practical guide to Mexican soccer nicknames, from El Tri and Chivas to Aguilas, Pumas, cementeros, and fan shorthand. Aug 18, 2026
al chile - two women walking down the street, one talking straight at the other
al chile: Learners say it at work because it sounds like 'honestly' Jun 9, 2026
morra - a young woman between her boyfriend and her grandmother on the sofa, all three delighted
morra: Saying it about a stranger lands worse than you think Jun 8, 2026
Everyday phrases Relax in Mexican Spanish: Tranqui, Calmado, and How to Sound Reassuring
How to say relax in Mexican Spanish with tranqui, calmado, no pasa nada, and bajar dos rayitas without sounding cold or bossy. Aug 16, 2026
simón - a young man in sunglasses giving a thumbs up with a plate of tacos at a stand
simón: Yes, stretched out until it rhymes with a man's name Jun 7, 2026
chingón - two friends pulling a new skateboard out of a box, both delighted
chingón: Praise strong enough that HR would notice Jun 6, 2026
Living in CDMX Utiles Escolares: Back-to-School Spanish for Mexico's Papeleria Season
Learn utiles escolares in English, plus the Mexican Spanish for school supplies, papelerias, lists, labels, and back-to-school errands. Aug 14, 2026
¿qué pedo? - two young men greeting each other with a fist bump on a rooftop at sunset
¿qué pedo?: Shouted across a parking lot, both greeting and challenge Jun 1, 2026
te sales - two friends at a taco counter, one laughing and pointing at the other
te sales: Fired back at a friend who has gone too far May 15, 2026
Slang & swears Mi Compa vs Mi Carnal: Which One Have You Actually Earned?
Mi compa means my buddy, mi carnal means my brother - but the possessive is doing the real work. Here is which one you have earned, and when. Aug 12, 2026
¿qué onda, perro? - two friends greeting each other with a wave on a sunny street
¿qué onda, perro?: Only works if he would call you perro back May 11, 2026
chido - a young man in sunglasses sitting on a wall pointing down at his sneakers
chido: Origin argued over for decades. Means 'cool' regardless May 8, 2026
Going out Drunk, Loud, or Pushy: Mexican Spanish for Boundaries and Emergencies
Use clear Mexican Spanish when someone is drunk, loud, or doing too much: neutral descriptions, boundaries, de-escalation, rides, help, and 911 phrases. Aug 10, 2026
¡no manches! - a young man at a cafe table grabbing his head at something on his phone
¡no manches!: Its rude twin is one syllable away, and everyone knows it May 8, 2026
¿qué onda? - two friends clasping hands in greeting on a tree-lined street
¿qué onda?: Right with friends. Use que tal with your landlord May 6, 2026
Gay CDMX Write a Human Gay Dating Profile in Mexico
Mexican gay dating profile phrases you can actually use: sin rollos, buena onda, cero drama, discreto, tranqui, and clearer bio lines. Aug 9, 2026
¡órale! - a couple leaning over a phone, both wide-eyed at what is on it
¡órale!: Four different meanings, and the tone picks one May 5, 2026
güey - two friends sitting on a curb outside an Oxxo laughing at a phone
güey: Said four times in a sentence and nobody notices May 4, 2026
Everyday phrases Me Dio Pena vs Qué Pena: Mexican Spanish for That Cringe Feeling
Pena in Mexican Spanish can mean embarrassment, shame, pity, or awkwardness. Learn me dio pena, qué pena, and polite recovery phrases. Aug 8, 2026
neta - two women at a taco table, one leaning in and pointing to make the point
neta: Fire it back as a question and it means 'prove it' May 3, 2026
chamba - a man walking out of an office tower at sunset with his tie loose and his bag over his shoulder
chamba: Fine in the group chat. Write trabajo on the application May 2, 2026