OK, this is one of my absolute favorites.
And I’ve never heard or seen it being taught anywhere!
But Mexicans use it ALL. THE. FRIGGING. TIME in the wild.
Here’s what it means:
👉 Forget about that…
👉 Never mind that…
👉 That’s nothing compared to this…
So yeah, it’s a great way to dismiss a point before throwing down something bigger, juicier, or more dramatic. 🍉
🌪️ When to whip it out
When you want to redirect the convo and say “pff, that’s not even the half of it…”:
Deja tú el tráfico, ¡ya se nos está acabando la gas!
Forget the traffic, we’re about to run out of gas!
Deja tú su ubicación, ¡ni internet tiene!
Never mind its location, it doesn’t even have internet!
Deja tú que esté caro, ¡ni lo venden aquí!
Forget about it being expensive, they don’t even sell it here!
⚠️ Tone
✅ Ultra Mexican.
✅ Great for everyday convos.
🔁 Similar chunks
Deja de + noun¡Deja de eso!Y eso no es todo¡Eso es lo de menos!