21 Words That Have A Totally Different Meaning When You're Mexican

    Every Juan pay attention.

    Javier Moreno
    by Javier Moreno

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. "Flip-flop"

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    What it usually means: A light sandal with a thong between the toe.

    What it means when you're Mexican: You mother's own version of hands off parenting.

    2. "Soccer"

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    What it usually means: A sport you get excited about only during the World Cup.

    What it means when you're Mexican: A word nobody uses, but actual fútbol is religion.

    3. "Must see TV"

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    What it usually means: Primetime programming throughout the week.

    What it means when you're Mexican: Spending three hours watching Don Francisco on Saturday.

    4. "Oven"

    5. "Selena"

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    What it usually means: Selena Gomez, an American actress and singer.

    What it means when you're Mexican: Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano and Mexican version of Madonna.

    6. "Christmas Dinner"

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    What it usually means: Turkey, ham, and egg nog.

    What it means when you're Mexican: Tamales, tamales, and more tamales.

    7. "7UP"

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    What it usually means: A lemon lime-flavored drink.

    What it means when you're Mexican: A drink your mother believed could cure anything.

    8. "Bingo"

    9. "Bimbo"

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    What it usually means: A derogatory term for an an attractive but empty-headed young woman.

    What it means when you're Mexican: The best damn bread brand company ever.

    10. "First Aid"

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    What it usually means: Immediate treatment for an injury.

    What it means when your Mexican: Singing "Sana, sana, colita de rana..." and applying sangre de chango.

    11. "Sunday"

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    What it usually means: A relaxing day with family.

    What it means when you're Mexican: Going to mass no matter how sleepy or crudo you might be.

    12. "Cinco de Mayo"

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    What it usually means: A day to drink, be merry, and celebrate Mexican culture.

    What it means when your Mexican: Watching non-Mexicans get drunk over a holiday you have little interest in.

    13. "15"

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    What it usually means: Your fifteenth year of life.

    What it means when you're Mexican: A year full of limos, chambelanes, choreographed dances, padrinos, and madrinas.

    14. "Chivas"

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    What it usually means: A smooth, blended Scottish whiskey.

    What it means when you're Mexican: One of the definitive Mexican soccer teams.

    15. "VapoRub"

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    What it usually means: A mentholated gel used to treated cold symptoms.

    What it means when you're Mexican: A magical rub that can mend broken bones, cure headaches, and erase dirty thoughts.

    16. "Kid's Party"

    17. "Taco Bell"

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    What it usually means: A Mexican fast food restaurant.

    What it means when you're Mexican: A place that sells nothing but chingaderas.

    18. "Ice Cream Man"

    19. "Diet"

    20. "Water hose"

    21. "Family"