Essential Mexican Phrases, Sayings & Idioms

Mexican Spanish is rich in colorful expressions. Learn phrases like “¿Qué onda güey?” (What’s up, dude?) and “Órale” (OK/Let’s go). A popular saying is “A darle que es mole de olla” (Let’s give it that it’s pot mole), encouraging hard work. The idiom “Estar en el chisme” (To be in the gossip) means to be well-informed about something.

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