Same Spanish Word, Different Meanings (Mexico & Spain)
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I am looking for Spanish words and phrases that are the same in both, Mexico and Spain, but have different meanings depending upon the country. Please help!
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updated Jul 20, 2013
posted by citigurl123
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Pinche (Mexico) = blasted, damn, lousy, bloody.
Pinche (Spain) = kitchen-boy
updated Jul 20, 2013
posted by Licaon
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Carro in Mexico is a Car, in Spain carro is a cart, wagon.
No manches in Mexico is Are you kidding? No way! in Spain No manches is Don't you stain.
updated Jul 20, 2013
posted by Plata_y_Oro
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Well the first one that comes to mind is Coger. In Spain in means to pick up. In Mexico it means to have sex.
updated Jul 20, 2013
posted by gringojrf
