If you are trying to understand Mexican relationship culture, one thing can be confusing at first: romantic communication may look much more frequent and involved than you expect. Messages about whether someone slept well, ate lunch, or made it home can seem like monitoring. Often, they are not. They are a way of showing care and maintaining connection.
The same is true of the phrase “un hombre que resuelve.” Literally, it describes a man who solves or handles things. But in romantic conversations, the meaning can go far beyond fixing a broken appliance.
Arturo De León Gómez, Spanish Fluency Coach at Speak Better Spanish, explained that relationship communication often focuses on accompaniment, or making your partner feel that you are present in their day.
Important: This article is based on a conversation about Mexican relationship culture and Spanish-speaking relationship communication.
Key Takeaways
- In Mexican relationship culture, frequent check-ins can communicate care rather than control.
- Questions such as ¿Dormiste bien? or ¿Ya comiste? may be emotional gestures, even when the answer is already predictable.
- “Un hombre que resuelve” generally refers to a man who takes initiative and handles problems, but the exact meaning depends on the relationship and cultural context.
- Being “resolvent” is not simply about being handy or fixing things around the house.
- Age, maturity, and the couple’s expectations can change how relationship roles are understood.
- Learning Spanish relationship vocabulary requires understanding the cultural meaning behind the words, not just translating them literally.
What Does Mexican Relationship Culture Say About Daily Check-Ins?
In Mexican relationship culture, asking your partner about their day can be a way to show emotional presence. The question is not always about gathering new information.
Daily check-ins often mean, “I am thinking about you,” even when the person already knows the answer.
Arturo explained that questions about sleeping, eating, or daily activities can function as a form of connection.
For example:
| Spanish | English | Possible emotional meaning |
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| ¿Dormiste bien? | Did you sleep well? | I care about how you are feeling |
| ¿Ya comiste? | Have you eaten yet? | I am thinking about you |
| ¿Qué haces? | What are you doing? | I want to connect with you |
| ¿Ya llegaste? | Did you get there? | I want to know you are okay |
To an English speaker, these questions may sometimes sound repetitive. If your partner asks ¿Ya comiste? every day, you may think: “You already know I usually eat lunch at noon.”
But that misses the point.
Arturo described this kind of communication as a way of accompanying someone. The emotional meaning is often more important than the information being exchanged.
This is one reason translating Spanish word for word can leave you confused. The literal question is only one layer of the conversation.
Is Asking “What Are You Doing?” Controlling in Spanish?
Not automatically.
The meaning depends heavily on the relationship, tone, and context. ¿Qué haces? can be a casual question, an affectionate check-in, or a genuine request for information.
The mistake is assuming that every question has the same social meaning in every culture.
This is similar to learning Mexican Spanish expressions. You cannot always understand an expression by translating each word individually. You have to ask: How is this phrase used between real people?
For more examples of expressions that can be confusing for Spanish learners, see our guide to Mexican Spanish expressions.
What Does “Un Hombre Que Resuelve” Mean?
“Un hombre que resuelve” generally describes a man who takes action and handles problems.
The phrase comes from the verb resolver, which means “to solve” or “to resolve.” However, in relationship conversations, the expression has a broader cultural meaning.
Arturo explained that a man who “resolves” may be someone who:
- Fixes problems at home
- Handles practical situations
- Takes initiative
- Participates in planning
- Contributes to the relationship
- Does not wait for someone else to solve everything
The important point is that “un hombre que resuelve” is not simply a synonym for “handyman.”
A man could be terrible at repairing a sink and still be considered someone who resolves if he actively looks for a solution when a problem appears.
Arturo’s explanation focused on practical involvement and taking action rather than simply having a particular personality.
Why Is “Un Hombre Que Resuelve” Hard to Translate?
Because the literal translation sounds strange in English.
You could say:
- “A man who solves things”
- “A problem-solving man”
- “A capable man”
None of these perfectly captures the phrase in every context.
The closest English interpretation depends on what the speaker means. Sometimes it refers to practical competence. Sometimes it suggests initiative. In romantic conversations, it can also describe someone who actively participates in making the relationship work.
That last point matters.
The phrase is often discussed as if it has one universal definition. It does not.
Does “Un Hombre Que Resuelve” Mean a Man Who Pays for Everything?
No. That is an overly narrow interpretation.
The phrase can be influenced by traditional gender expectations, but the conversation between Hannah and Arturo focused more on action and involvement.
For example, a woman might say she wants a man who “resuelve” because she wants someone who does not avoid problems.
That could mean:
- A broken household item gets dealt with.
- A difficult situation gets addressed.
- Plans are actually made.
- A problem in the relationship is discussed instead of ignored.
Arturo emphasized that the meaning depends on the couple.
His interpretation was that the idea of being “resolvent” changes depending on the people involved, their maturity, and their cultural background.
This is a useful reminder when learning Spanish through culture. A phrase can have a shared cultural meaning without having one rigid definition.
The Phrase Depends on Age and Maturity
Arturo specifically pointed out that age and maturity can affect how important this quality is in a relationship.
A younger couple may have completely different expectations from a couple who has been together for years.
The same phrase can also be interpreted differently depending on the person’s background.
One person may hear un hombre que resuelve and think about household responsibilities. Another may think about emotional maturity and taking initiative.
There is no single checklist that applies to every Spanish-speaking relationship.
What Does Communication Have to Do With Being “Resolvent”?
More than you might think.
A common mistake is to separate practical responsibilities from emotional communication. But in the conversation, these ideas were closely connected.
Arturo explained that a person who actively participates in a relationship is not only solving physical problems. They are also engaging with the relationship itself.
That can include planning, communicating, and responding when something needs attention.
In this context, “resuelve” can describe a pattern of involvement, not just a specific action.
For Spanish learners, this is an important cultural distinction.
You may know the verb resolver. You may even understand the phrase un hombre que resuelve grammatically. But you can still miss the social meaning if you only think about the dictionary definition.
This is one of the reasons real conversations are so valuable for Spanish learners. They show you how words are used to talk about relationships, expectations, and everyday life.
If you often understand Spanish but freeze when you need to respond, you may also find our guide on understanding Spanish but not speaking it useful.
Can Someone Be “Un Hombre Que Resuelve” in One Relationship but Not Another?
Yes, absolutely.
Arturo gave a particularly honest answer when discussing whether he considers himself un hombre que resuelve. His response was essentially that it depends on the specific situation and what the relationship requires.
That answer is more realistic than treating the phrase like a personality test.
A person may be highly capable in one area and less capable in another.
For example:
| Situation | Possible “resuelve” behavior |
| Household problem | Finds someone to repair it or fixes it |
| Relationship conflict | Addresses the issue directly |
| Planning | Takes initiative instead of waiting |
| Daily life | Helps organize practical responsibilities |
| Unexpected problem | Looks for a solution |
The key idea is response.
What does the person do when something needs attention?
Arturo’s perspective was that the label depends on context, abilities, and the particular relationship.
That is also why cultural conversations can be more useful than memorizing lists of “Mexican dating rules.” Real people are more complicated than stereotypes.
How Does This Compare With Other Mexican Relationship Expressions?
Mexican Spanish has many expressions where the literal translation does not tell you the whole story.
For example, romantic language can be affectionate, indirect, playful, or highly context-dependent.
If you are learning how to talk about relationships in Spanish, it helps to study expressions in groups rather than memorize isolated vocabulary.
Here are a few useful areas to explore:
- Affection and romantic language
Learn how expressions such as te quiero and te amo are used in different relationships with our guide to how to say “I love you” in Spanish. - Texting and daily communication
Many relationship conversations happen through messages. Spanish texting has its own vocabulary and shortcuts, including popular Spanish text slang. - Making plans
The verb quedar is particularly useful when talking about meeting people and making plans. Understanding quedar vs. quedarse can help you follow real conversations more naturally.
The bigger lesson is simple: Spanish relationship vocabulary is also culture vocabulary.
Why Literal Translations Can Make Mexican Dating Culture Confusing
If you translate everything literally, you may end up asking the wrong question.
For example:
- Why does my partner ask if I ate when they know I did?
- Why does someone say they want un hombre que resuelve?
- Why does the phrase seem to mean more than “solve”?
The answer is that language carries social expectations.
Mexican relationship culture often gives ordinary questions and phrases an emotional layer that is easy to miss in translation.
That does not mean every Mexican person communicates in the same way. It also does not mean that one culture is better than another.
It means you need to pay attention to what the communication is doing.
Is the person asking for information?
Are they expressing care?
Are they trying to stay connected?
Are they describing an expectation in a relationship?
Those questions will often help you understand the conversation better than a direct translation.
If you are tired of studying Spanish every day without feeling more comfortable in real conversations, the problem may not be your effort. Many learners focus on the wrong kind of progress. Our article on why you’re not improving in Spanish explains why that happens.
How Can Spanish Learners Understand Relationship Culture More Naturally?
The best way is to pay attention to real examples and context.
Here are three practical habits:
1. Notice repeated questions
When you hear questions such as ¿Ya comiste? or ¿Dormiste bien?, do not immediately assume the speaker needs new information.
Ask yourself what the question communicates emotionally.
2. Learn phrases as cultural ideas
Do not memorize un hombre que resuelve as a simple vocabulary translation.
Notice how native speakers use the phrase and what qualities they associate with it.
3. Listen to conversations about real life
Romantic relationships, family, work, and daily routines reveal how Spanish actually functions.
This is one reason immersion matters. You need to hear language being used for real human purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Relationship Culture
What does “un hombre que resuelve” mean?
“Un hombre que resuelve” generally refers to a man who takes initiative and handles problems or responsibilities. The exact meaning depends on the relationship, age, maturity, and cultural context.
Is “un hombre que resuelve” about money?
Not necessarily. The phrase can refer to practical problem-solving, initiative, participation, and addressing situations that need attention. Some people may connect it with traditional gender expectations, but it does not have one universal definition.
Why do Mexican partners ask if you have eaten?
Questions such as ¿Ya comiste? can be a way of showing care and maintaining connection. The speaker may already know the likely answer, but the question still communicates interest.
Is asking “What are you doing?” controlling in Mexican relationships?
Not automatically. The meaning depends on the context, tone, and relationship. ¿Qué haces? can be a casual check-in or an affectionate way to connect.
How can I understand Mexican relationship culture better?
Listen to real conversations and study Spanish expressions in context. Literal translations often miss the cultural meaning behind questions and phrases.
The Real Lesson Behind “Un Hombre Que Resuelve”
Mexican relationship culture is not a set of rules that every couple follows.
What the conversation about daily check-ins and un hombre que resuelve shows is something more useful: Spanish communication often carries meaning beyond the literal words.
A question about food may be a way of saying, “I care about you.”
A phrase about a man who “resolves” may describe initiative, practical involvement, or the expectation that someone will actively participate in a relationship.
The core lesson is to stop treating Spanish as a collection of direct translations.
To understand real Spanish, you have to pay attention to what people are communicating through their words.
If you want to stop overthinking Spanish and build a clearer path toward real-world fluency, book a Roadmap Session with Speak Better Spanish. The right next step depends on where you are now, what you can already understand, and what keeps getting in the way of speaking with confidence.
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Hannah conducted an interview with Arturo about romantic relationship communication patterns in Mexican and Spanish-speaking cultures. Arturo explained that checking in with partners throughout the day, such as asking about sleep, meals, or activities, serves as a way to show care and maintain connection rather than monitor activities, with many responses being known in advance. They discussed the concept of “un hombre que resuelve” (a man who solves/resolves), with Arturo explaining it typically refers to someone who handles household tasks, fixes problems, and actively participates in relationship planning and communication. Arturo noted that whether someone is considered a “resolvent” depends on factors like the couple’s maturity, age, and cultural background, and he considered himself potentially capable of this role depending on the specific relationship.
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Summary
Communication in Romantic Relationships
Hannah and Arturo discussed communication patterns in romantic relationships, particularly among Spanish speakers. Arturo explained that checking in with a partner throughout the day, whether through texts or conversations, serves as a way to show care and maintain connection rather than monitor activities. He noted that these checks often have known answers but are made to demonstrate genuine interest and support, with the emotional meaning focusing on accompaniment rather than surveillance.
Un Hombre Que Resuelve Discussion
Hannah and Arturo discussed the concept of “un hombre que resuelve” in the context of dating. Arturo explained his interpretation of the term, focusing on practical aspects like fixing household issues or solving problems. Hannah provided her perspective, emphasizing that women might be looking for someone engaged and invested in the relationship who addresses issues collaboratively. Arturo noted that the importance of this trait varies based on factors like maturity, age, and culture, and he acknowledged that both men and women might seek partners who meet various criteria. When asked if he considers himself “un hombre que resuelve,” Arturo was modest, saying it depends on the context and his abilities.
Video Review Discussion Meeting
Hannah and Arturo discussed a video, with Arturo describing Hannah as an independent woman who solves problems effectively. Hannah shared an inside joke with Sarah involving the sound “Sarah” and cow emojis when someone exaggerates. The conversation concluded with Hannah expressing satisfaction with the video and indicating they would meet again for the next one.
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Hannah Pinkerton: So, what are some things that, to you, Arturo, feel normal in a relationship.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Um, a romantic relationship that maybe English speakers or people of other cultures that didn’t grow up in Mexico might misunderstand.
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Hannah Pinkerton: like it could be a cultural thing, a language thing.
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Arturo De León G: En el.
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Arturo De León G: Yo yo creo que la la cultura no. No quiero englobarlo o cerrarla a la cultura mexicana puede ser un poco la cultura latina. Voy a decirlo de esa forma.
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Arturo De León G: Pero, pero pues es una cuestión cultural que sucede no desde también, pues no sé abrir la puerta del del vehículo para que entre tu pareja, o si llegan a un lugar, ayudar con la silla, sacar la silla, meter la silla.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Okay.
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Arturo De León G: Creo que es una cuestión, incluso tal vez ni siquiera de de caballerosidad, tal vez de de de cultura, no en el sentido.
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Arturo De León G: De acciones.
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Arturo De León G: Y también en el sentido de.
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Arturo De León G: Del del del escribir o de de las formas en las que le hablas a tu pareja.
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Arturo De León G: Tal vez para otras culturas, puede sonar incluso un poco.
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Arturo De León G: Exagerado, tal vez muy, muy romántico, o tal vez no, no sé qué término utilizar, pero sí no en una relación, pues fácilmente. Tú puedes decirle mi amor, mi amorcito.
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Arturo De León G: Y y es normal, no puede ser relativamente normal. Repito, como dije en el vídeo anterior, todo esto tiene que ver también.
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Arturo De León G: Con cuestión de cultura, pero también de grupos. No, no, no es una generalidad y no significa que todos los mexicanos o todos los latinos.
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Arturo De León G: Vivamos o expresamos de esta forma, pero.
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Arturo De León G: Viene viene muy por ahí. Me voy a meter en cosas de de de historia y de cultura que tal vez me salga un poco de de tema. Janna.
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Arturo De León G: Lo han lo han analizado y tiene mucho que ver desde las antiguas culturas. Desde los dioses, el dios luna, el dios aire, el dios, muchos eran eran femeninos.
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Arturo De León G: Y después también con la cuestión de la religión que llega aquí a México o que llega, pues, bueno, cuando los españoles, que hay este sincretismo religioso o esta mezcla de cuestiones religiosas.
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Arturo De León G: Y.
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Arturo De León G: Ningún Dios iba a poder unir a ambas culturas y tuvo que entrar una mujer que en este caso, cuestión cultural. La virgen de Guadalupe fue la que unió todo Entonces tiene mucho que ver, porque son son el latino. Somos comunidades muy matriarcales. Las familias van creciendo y todo mundo va y visita la casa de la abuela. Y ahí están los tíos, los primos, todo mundo.
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Arturo De León G: Fallece la abuela, aunque sigue estando el abuelo.
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Arturo De León G: Ya no es lo mismo porque somos muy matriarcales. Tiene que estar la la abuela. La figura de la mujer es muy importante en este tipo de de de culturas.
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Arturo De León G: Que han sido heredadas? ¿no? Entonces también creo que mucho tiene que ver. Tiene mucho que ver. Eso que que preguntabas general.
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Arturo De León G: Me fui por otro lado, pero bueno.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Interesting.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Yes, interesting. I’m sure you guys who are watching this can imagine how interesting our conversations are and how many different.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Um, but…
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Hannah Pinkerton: Kind of as a follow up question to what you said, Arturo. So let’s say that someone is in a relationship with a Spanish speaker that’s a male and maybe is Mexican or Latino.
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Hannah Pinkerton: From your perspective, would you say that.
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Hannah Pinkerton: The male typically opens the door and does these, like, protective types of things for the female.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Because he feels that the female is weak or is lesser and needs to be protected.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Or is it kind of a different motivation? How do you see it in your mind? Like, what’s the motivation?
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Hannah Pinkerton: for that.
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Arturo De León G: Yo, como lo veo. Primero, lo veo con que no sucede en todos lados, pero pero pero sucede no.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Of course.
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Arturo De León G: Y yo lo veo no tanto porque se vea.
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Arturo De León G: Repito por lo mismo de la importancia de de de la mujer, que es para nosotros en la cultura.
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Arturo De León G: Pero si te dicen una referente a tu mamá.
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Arturo De León G: Ahí. Sí, el mundo se paraliza y ni te la están diciendo a ti, se la están diciendo a tu mamá.
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Arturo De León G: Entonces el ahí sí explota, ¿no? Entonces viene muy cultural.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Ha!
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Hannah Pinkerton: That’s true.
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Hannah Pinkerton: So I have two points on that. The first one would be that I think my interpretation.
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Hannah Pinkerton: of.
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Hannah Pinkerton: When males do these caballerosidad type of activities or behaviors.
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Arturo De León G: Mhm.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Which, like you said, not everyone does.
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Hannah Pinkerton: That it’s maybe not from a point of inequality of I am more, you are less.
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Hannah Pinkerton: you are not able to so therefore I am doing it’s maybe more of like, I respect you and I care about you. And this is how I’m demonstrating that to you.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Would you say that’s.
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Arturo De León G: Sí. Yo creo que.
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Hannah Pinkerton: more or less accurate.
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Arturo De León G: Yo creo.
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Arturo De León G: Sí. Yo creo que va más por ese sentido que otra cosa importante. Ahora, últimamente.
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Arturo De León G: Con toda la cuestión de de de los derechos y y del feminismo y demás.
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Arturo De León G: Yo no quiero decir a favor en contra, pero creo que este tipo de acciones ha ido haciendo que se disminuya porque, pues, bueno, desde el lado del hombre, ahora ya te lo preguntas antes, no te lo preguntabas. Tal vez lo hacías como tú Lo comentas Hannah: de pues? Bueno, porque te respeto porque es mi forma de expresarlo.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Ha ha!
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Arturo De León G: Y ahora posiblemente ya dices no, porque pues tal vez la otra persona va a pensar que le estoy minimizando o va a pensar que micromachismos o va a pensar que.
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Arturo De León G: Entonces los tiempos van cambiando. Tal vez tal vez mi generación sea de las últimas.
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Arturo De León G: Que vamos a tener este tipo de de actitudes? No lo sé.
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Arturo De León G: Y tampoco estoy diciendo que una cosa esté bien y la otra esté mal, ¿verdad? Tampoco.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Uh-huh, interesting.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Yeah, it just.
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Hannah Pinkerton: commenting on observations overall.
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Arturo De León G: ¿correcto?
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Hannah Pinkerton: Aha!
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Hannah Pinkerton: And as a final follow-up question, kind of related to what you were mentioning about the matriarchal societies and.
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Hannah Pinkerton: like, insults, and what types of insults are the most, like, the strongest or the most offensive.
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Hannah Pinkerton: um…
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Hannah Pinkerton: You, from your perspective as a Mexican, and you can say it on the channel, um, what is the most.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Horrible, offensive, strongest insult that someone could possibly say to you.
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Arturo De León G: No tengo ni que pensarlo. Chinga, Tu madre es el el el.
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Arturo De León G: Creo que si hacemos una encuesta así como 100 mexicanos dijeron como estos programas de encuestas.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Aha!
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Arturo De León G: El 90 por 100 de la gente va a decir esa, y, repito, es muy cultural. Ni siquiera te están ofendiendo a ti.
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Arturo De León G: Pero pero.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Aha!
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Arturo De León G: Pero culturalmente.
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Hannah Pinkerton: And they might not even know your mom, they might not know anything about her, it’s just a general phrase of, like.
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Arturo De León G: ¿correcto?
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Arturo De León G: ¿correcto?
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Hannah Pinkerton: Hmm, your mom.
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Arturo De León G: ¿correcto?
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Hannah Pinkerton: Aha, and.
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Arturo De León G: ¿correcto?
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Hannah Pinkerton: Isn’t it true that there’s a certain way of honking your horn.
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Hannah Pinkerton: That means that expression.
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Hannah Pinkerton: In Mexico.
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Arturo De León G: Sí. Correcto.
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Arturo De León G: ¿correcto? ¿correcto?
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Hannah Pinkerton: Can you make the sound of what that would sound like? So someone would know.
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Arturo De León G: Sí, correcto. Suena como. Pi. Pi. Pi. Pi. Pi.
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Arturo De León G: Que traducido a a al lenguaje. Sería chinga. Tu madre ajá.
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Hannah Pinkerton: And then what’s the response if someone else wants to say?
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Arturo De León G: Entonces.
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Hannah Pinkerton: To you, too.
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Arturo De León G: Ahh: Bueno, la tuya. O sea, también hay respuesta. Chinga, la tuya.
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Hannah Pinkerton: with the.
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Hannah Pinkerton: And how does that sound with the beeps?
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Arturo De León G: Sí.
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Arturo De León G: Ti o igual Ti Ti Ti Ti Ti se responde igual.
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Hannah Pinkerton: So there you have it, guys, some hidden Mexican expressions, even with the.
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Arturo De León G: Sí, Sí, Sí, Sí, Sí, Sí.
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Arturo De León G: Mhm.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Car honking, it could be the most possibly offensive expression. So we took a little side turn there, but I think it was really interesting.
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Hannah Pinkerton: really interesting conversation that.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Is the kind of thing that.
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Hannah Pinkerton: People might be wondering about if they’re in a relationship with a Spanish speaker, whether the Spanish speaker, well, we don’t know what’s happening in the relationship, right, but you could have it on both sides, whether someone is opening the door and doing these acts for you, and there might be certain expectations or certain ideas of why this is happening.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Or whether you’re the one who’s opening the door to these, or maybe both of you are.
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Hannah Pinkerton: and what that means for you and your relationship. I mean, that’s a conversation to be had within.
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Hannah Pinkerton: within the couple, um, but I think it’s really interesting to reflect on, like, why these things happen, and what we see in general, and in general.
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Hannah Pinkerton: What’s the attitude about that and why these behaviors happen? Any final comments on this topic before we close out our video?
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Arturo De León G: Todo perfecto.
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Hannah Pinkerton: I think that was that was good sharing a lot of good insights. Excellent. All right.
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Hannah Pinkerton: Great work.
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Hannah Pinkerton: So I will see you in the next video.
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Arturo De León G: Qué?
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