20 Mexican Slang Words and Phrases

20 Mexican Slang Terms That Are Funny as Hell

April 8, 2022 by Yvette Montoya

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Mexican Slang Word: Órale

What It means: "Órale" is a way of expressing many emotions. It can be celebratory. It can indicate surprise or discomfort. It can be used as encouragement or as in "hurry up." It can also be used to agree with someone.

In a sentence: "¡Órale mija! I've been waiting for 15 minutes."

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20 Mexican Slang Words and Phrases

20 Mexican Slang Terms That Are Funny as Hell

Mexican Slang Word: Órale

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