Mexican Spanish is famous for its colorful expressions. “Estar en el quinto pino” (To be in the fifth pine tree) means to be very far away. “Echar los perros” (To throw the dogs) actually means to flirt. And if you hear “¡Qué padre!”, don’t look for a priest – it just means “How cool!”
¡A Reír! Funny Mexican Phrases & Sayings
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