What are common slang terms used in Mexican Spanish

Common slang terms used in Mexican Spanish include expressions that are widely recognized and used informally in everyday conversations. Here are some popular examples:

• güey (sometimes spelled “wey”): A very common informal term meaning “dude,” “bro,” or “mate,” often used to address friends or acquaintances.
• chido: Means “cool” or “awesome,” used to express approval or admiration.
• órale: A versatile exclamation that can mean “okay,” “come on,” “wow,” or “right on,” depending on context.
• chingón: Slang for something or someone really impressive, great, or badass.
• pedo: Literally means “fart,” but used in many slang expressions like ¿Qué pedo? meaning “What’s up?” or as in estar en pedo, meaning “to be drunk.”
• neta: Means “truth” or “real talk,” often used to emphasize sincerity, like “neta?” meaning “really?”
• buena onda: Means a good vibe or a nice person.

These slang terms often convey camaraderie, expressive emotion, or emphasis, and are embedded deeply in Mexican conversational culture. They are usually informal and better suited for casual settings rather than formal communication. ^{10, 16}

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