no vale madre

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no vale madre(
noh
 
bah
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leh
 
mah
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dreh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(third person singular)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. it's worthless
A mi papá le gusta su carro, pero no vale madre. Es una chatarra.My dad loves his car, but it's worthless. It's a piece of junk.
b. is worthless
Este celular no vale madre. Ya ni siquiera enciende.This cellphone is worthless. It doesn't even turn on anymore.
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