Me caes gordo
I don't like you
No sé por qué, pero ese vato me cae gordo desde que llegó.
After meeting someone who was arrogant all night, you tell your close friend your honest impression.
Literally "You fall on me fat," a metaphor meaning the person "sits heavy" on you.
In practice it means "I don't like you / you rub me the wrong way," often implying irritation rather than hatred. It's direct and personal, so it can be hurtful if said to someone's face, but it's common when venting to friends. You can soften it with "me caes medio gordo" or "a veces me caes gordo" to sound less brutal.
"Me caes gordo" does not mean i think you are ugly, i am falling for you, you are important to me. It specifically means "I don't like you".
Why Learn Real Mexican street Spanish?
🎯 Why Learn Mexican Spanish Slang
Mexican Spanish is dramatically different from the Spanish taught in textbooks or spoken in Spain. If you've studied Spanish for years but still feel lost watching Mexican films, confused in conversations with Mexican friends, or awkward when traveling in Mexico, it's because standard courses teach Castilian Spanish or formal Latin American Spanish — not the vibrant, expressive Mexican Spanish used in real life. Learning Mexican slang isn't just about understanding words; it's about accessing Mexican culture, humor, and social dynamics at a fundamental level.
👤 Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for intermediate Spanish learners (B1-B2 level) planning to visit, work, or live in Mexico, with Mexican friends, family, or partners who want to understand their conversations, fans of Mexican culture, music, and films who want authentic comprehension, and heritage speakers who understand formal Spanish but missed the street vocabulary. You should have a solid foundation in Spanish grammar and be comfortable with basic conversation, ready to dive into the informal, colorful, and sometimes surprising vocabulary that defines real Mexican Spanish.
📚 What You'll Learn
Master dozens of essential Mexican expressions used daily across the country. Learn the many uses of 'güey' (dude, buddy, idiot — context is everything), understand when 'no mames' is playful versus genuinely shocked, decode the multiple meanings of 'pedo' (problem, drunk, issue, fight), and discover expressions like 'chido', 'chingón', 'neta', 'fresa', 'chale', and many more. Each expression comes with detailed context about regional usage, formality levels, potential offensiveness, and the crucial cultural nuances that determine appropriate usage.