OXXO
/oɡsɡso/from spelling rules
OXXO is the name for a chain of convenience stores found primarily in Mexico.
OXXO refers to a ubiquitous chain of convenience stores in Mexico. It is a common destination for making quick purchases and paying various bills.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people may also use the term tiendita to refer to convenience stores.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɡsɡso/
When do people say it?
In casual conversation, Mexicans often refer to the store using the masculine article el OXXO.
Did you know?
- The term OXXO is frequently used in Mexican internet memes to describe the 'universal' experience of a cashier telling a customer that the card machine is not working.
- In certain contexts, the term oxxista has emerged in Mexican slang to describe people who either work at the store or are perhaps a bit too frequent with their visits.
- In many Mexican neighborhoods, an OXXO serves as a primary point for financial transactions, functioning as an unofficial bank branch for paying everything from school fees to utility bills.
Examples in context
- Voy a pasar por el OXXO para comprar unas bebidasI'm going to stop by OXXO to buy some drinks
- Nos vemos en el OXXOSee you at the OXXO
- Voy al OXXO por un refresco.I am going to the OXXO for a soda.
- Hay un OXXO en la esquina.There is an OXXO on the corner.
- El OXXO está abierto las veinticuatro horas.The OXXO is open twenty-four hours.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are walking down a street in Mexico.
- ElenaTengo hambre, ¿quieres unos snacks?I'm hungry, do you want some snacks?
- DanielSí, busquemos un OXXO.Yes, let's look for an OXXO.
- ElenaMira, hay uno justo ahí.Look, there is one right there.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a entrar.Perfect, let's go in.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
