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Home » Words » hablarle al chile

hablarle al chile

A colloquial phrase used in Mexico and some parts of Latin America that literally translates to 'talk to the chili'. It is used to express 'tell it like it is' or 'speak frankly or directly'.

Examples

  • Spanish: Ya no le des vueltas al asunto y háblale al chile.
  • English: Stop beating around the bush and tell it like it is.

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