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In Mexico the dish is called ceviche, spelled with a v. Peru often writes cebiche, but both mean seafood cured in citrus juice.

In Mexico spoiled food is descompuesto or echado a perder, and a spoiled child is consentido. The meaning depends on the context.

An umbrella is a paraguas in Mexico. The word sombrilla is used for a sun umbrella or a beach one, though some people use it for any umbrella.

In Mexico the name Daniel is written Daniel, the same as in English. It is a common boy’s name, and the usual short form is Dani.

In Mexico an orphanage is orfanato.

In Mexico a dishwasher machine is a lavavajillas, and lavaplatos is also understood. Both are masculine words, so say el lavavajillas.

In Mexico “anytime” is Cuando quieras when you invite someone to call or visit whenever they like.

In Mexico peanuts are cacahuates. The word comes from Nahuatl.

In Mexico the warmest word for “cuddle” is apapachar, which means to hold and pamper someone with affection.

In Mexico a drinking glass is a vaso. The material glass is vidrio, and a stemmed glass, such as for wine, is a copa.