How do Mexicans say meow?

Cats can maullar or mayar (to meow), bufar (to hiss; for humans it means to seethe), fufar (also to hiss), ronronear (to purr) and marramizar (to howl, caterwaul).
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How do you say it's okay in Mexico?

¡Órale!

There's no literal translation for órale in English. Instead, it can mean one of a few different expressions, such as: “Okay” “Well done”
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How do you say happy in Mexican?

“Happy” in Spanish is feliz, although it's used less than you would expect. Usually, to describe happiness, you'll hear contento / contenta (“content”). Or, you could say “delighted” in Spanish with encantado / encantada. And to feel “excited” in Spanish, it's emocionado / emocionada.
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What do you call a Latina girl?

In the United States the terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" (or "Latina" for a woman; sometimes written as “Latinx” to be gender-neutral) were adopted in an attempt to loosely group immigrants and their descendants who hail from this part of the world.
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How do Mexicans say wow?

¡Guau! This interjection is an anglicism, as it's the Spanish spelling of the English word “wow!” It's used to express surprise, admiration, or even disappointment. ¡Guau!
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What is Mexican slang for cool?

Chido. Chido is a Mexican slang term for “cool.”
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What is Mexican slang for friend?

Cuate, Compa, Cabrón & Carnal

Cuate is slang for 'friend', as is compa, carnal and cabrón. They tend to be used to varying degrees depending which part of Mexico you're in, and cabrón can also be used as an insult at times. Context is everything!
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What is Mexican slang for drunk?

Estar borracho/a (to be drunk)

Estar borracho/a, estar pedo/a (literally to be fart), estar jarra (literally to be jar or pitcher), estar tomado/a (literally to be taken) are all expressions that imply to be drunk.
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What do Mexicans say when mad?

Estoy molesto / molesta

The expression estoy molesto (I'm upset) is understood in all Spanish-speaking countries and is considered one of the most common Spanish expressions of anger.
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How do Mexicans say yes?

¡Sí! (Yes) The Spanish word for 'yes' is 'sí. '
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What is Mexican bye?

A parting expression that we can use any time of the day to strangers or friends is adiós, which means “bye” or “goodbye”.
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What do Mexicans say before eating?

Buen Provecho: Why Do Mexicans Say Provecho? In Spanish, the phrase buen provecho is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world. However, it is especially common in Mexico. In Mexico, it is our version of the French saying bon appetit or the German mahlzeit—and in my small state of Morelos, we take it very seriously.
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What do michoacana mean?

We noticed that almost every one was named “La Michoacana,” meaning someone or something from the state of Michoacán in western Mexico, which stretches from the Pacific to central Mexico.
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How do Mexicans say police?

Here are some colloquial ways in which Hispanics call police officers in certain countries: Mexico: el tamarindo. Guatemala: la tira, la polaca.
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What is Chinga?

chinga f (plural chingas) (Llanito) chewing gum. (Mexico) work.
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Does Chingaso mean?

Chingasos is slang for a beating or going to blows with someone, although it can mean a harsher curse word to some.
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How do Mexicans say bro?

Carnal. Literally means “brother,” but as with “bro” in English, it's used to refer to good friends, too. María, te presento a mi carnal. María, this is my bro.
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Is Chulo an insult?

By the late 1980s, chulo was an insult, referring to an effeminate man or a pimp. In the 1990s, when Mexican-Americans were referred to as chulos, the term carried with it overtones of class—lower-income gangsters and recent immigrant laborers were insultingly referred to as chulos.
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What does Lolo mean in Mexican?

lolo (feminine lola) A grandfather synonym ▲ Synonym: uyong. A granduncle.
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How do you say no in Mexican?

Keep reading to learn how to say “no” in Spanish politely and colloquially.
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23 Ways to Say 'No' in Spanish
  1. No. ...
  2. No gracias – No, thank you. ...
  3. Nop – Nope. ...
  4. Nel – Nah. ...
  5. Ni en tus sueños – In your dreams. ...
  6. Por supuesto que no – Of course not. ...
  7. Para nada – Not at all.
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How do you swear out a Mexican?

17 Spanish Swear Words That Will Make You Want to Learn Spanish
  1. Qué Cabrón!
  2. Tonto del culo.
  3. Gilipollas.
  4. Pollas en vinagre.
  5. La hostia.
  6. Que te folle un pez.
  7. Que te den.
  8. Coño.
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What words can only Mexicans say?

11 Mexican Slang Words Only the Locals Know
  • Pendejo. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a 'pendejo'. ...
  • Güey. Güey, sometimes spelled in the way it is pronounced as 'wey', means “mate” and is used all the time in Mexican Spanish. ...
  • Chido & Padre. ...
  • Cabrón. ...
  • Buena Onda. ...
  • La Neta. ...
  • Pinche. ...
  • Crudo.
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What is Mexican slang for kid?

Chico, muchacho, niño—and their feminine equivalents, chica, muchacha, and niña—are just a few of the words you can use in Spanish to refer to children.
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