What does Equis mean in Spanish slang?

In Mexico 'equis' is used to mean average, so-so, just generally okay, nada del otro mundo. So if something is described as equis, be sure to cross it off your bucket-list.
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What does Dos Equis mean slang?

Product of: Mexico

Originally called 'Siglo XX' - 'siglo' is Spanish for century and the two 'X' Roman numerals represent the beer being named to commemorate the new, as then 20th, century. The modern Dos Equis name means 'two Xs'.
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What is some Mexican slang?

Most Common Mexican Slang Words: ¡Aguas!: Watch out! Sale: Alright. Chido: Awesome. Padre: Cool.
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What are Spanish slang words?

  • Guay. Guay is Spanish slang that normally refers to something or someone cool, and can even go as far as amazing. ...
  • Vale. A commonly used agreement word, similar to “ok” or “alright”. ...
  • Venga. ...
  • Hombre. ...
  • No pasa nada. ...
  • Puente. ...
  • Tío or Tía. ...
  • Guiri.
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What is Mexican slang for friend?

camarada

The word camarada (comrade), can be used practically in every Spanish-speaking country to refer to your friends and pals, informally.
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Commonly Used SLANG Words - Basic Mexican Spanish Phrases



What is Mexican slang for 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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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 that's cool?

Chido/a is a Mexican adjective meaning “awesome” or “cool”. It's used the same the way you would use guay in Spain. For example: Es un vato chido – He's a cool guy!
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What are Mexican guys called?

For example, a group of females would be called "Latinas" and a group of males would be called "Latinos." However, a group of males and females of Latin American descent would revert to the masculine "Latinos."
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Does drunk mean in Spanish?

drunk → ebrio; borracho; noun.
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Does Ole mean in Spanish?

¡Ole! or ¡olé! is a Spanish interjection used to cheer on or praise a performance, especially associated with the audience of bullfighting and flamenco dance, but common in many other contexts in Spain.
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How do you spell the Mexican beer Dos Equis?

Dos Equis ("Two X's") is a Mexican beer made by the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery. It was originally called "Twentieth Century" (Siglo XX).
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What is Mexican slang for beer?

The traditional word for “beer” is cerveza, but in Mexico, you'll want to say chela.
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What is slang for beer?

Wallop. It commonly refers to beer among many people. The term has been in use as early as the 1870s, originating from an English soft drink maker. The word wallop came from the word codswallop.
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How do you tell a Mexican girl she's pretty?

  1. Hermosa / Hermoso – Beautiful. A common way to say “You are beautiful” in Spanish. ...
  2. Bella / Bello – Pretty. ...
  3. Bonita / Bonito – Pretty or Nice. ...
  4. Preciosa / Precioso – Gorgeous or Precious. ...
  5. Guapa / Guapo – Handsome. ...
  6. Linda / Lindo – Lovely. ...
  7. Adorable – Adorable. ...
  8. Atractivo / Atractiva – Attractive.
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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 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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How do Mexicans say sorry?

If you want to be very apologetic, or if you're concerned you've just offended or hurt someone, you can say Perdón or Perdóneme, por favor. Literally, these phrases mean “Sorry” or “Forgive (me)” and “Forgive me, please”.
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How do Mexicans say 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 should you not say in Mexico?

  • “I'll have a Tecate, please.”
  • “Le voy al América.” (I support Club América [a Mexican football team].)
  • “I'm American.”
  • “I love South America!”
  • “Una quesadilla sin queso, por favor.” (A cheeseless quesadilla, please.)
  • “I love burritos!”
  • “Do you speak Mexican?”
  • “I don't have change.”
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What is a female vato?

And, vato has a feminine counterpart: vata, which can be used to refer to prostitutes or a female who owes someone money. Bato is just a friendly term, used among male friends.
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How do you say homie in Mexico?

el amiguete (Span.) homie or: homey chiefly - shortened version of homeboy which means "close friend from the neighborhood" (Amer.) [sl.] el cuate (Lat.
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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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