la quincena
🇲🇽 Spanish slang from Mexico
What does “la quincena” mean?
payday (paid every two weeks)
Example
“Espérame a la quincena y te pago.”
Wait till payday and I'll pay you back.
Good to know
Most Mexicans are paid on the 15th and the last day of the month.
Who you can say it to
Fine with anyone
💼 Work💸 Money
The textbook way to say it: el día de pago
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- horas nalgahours spent at work just to be seen
Songs from Mexico
- La Bamba · Ritchie ValensLevel A2
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- Querida · Juan GabrielLevel A2
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