Mexican Spanish is replete with a ton of slang terminology that often has some strange and confusing literal translation

Jerga mexicana #3

A difficult and demanding job, or an unpleasant situation i.e. something you don’t want to get stuck in for too long.

Slang word for money, capable of replacing the word “pesos” since it can hold a numerical value, like “bucks

This is a substitute for “feo” (ugly), though both words are used in a much wider sense than for physical ugliness i.e. just general badness.

A word for something that is completely unbelievable or overdone, like “The Fast and Furious” movie franchise

Nickname for the old Volkswagen Beetle, a car you will see a lot in Mexico.

A word for sandals and flip-flops, a common sight everywhere in the country.

A slang word for both formal and informal route buses, even though it means “truck” in the rest of Latin America.