General
caer el chahuistle
What does caer el chahuistle mean?
Said when something spoils the moment or an unwelcome person shows up unexpectedly.
"Ya nos cayó el chahuistle, ahí viene el jefe."
Origin
From Nahuatl 'chiahuiztli', a crop fungus/blight; misfortune arriving.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nos cayó el chahuistle' mean?
It's said when something spoils the moment or an unwelcome person shows up out of nowhere, like 'here comes trouble'.
Where does 'chahuistle' come from?
It comes from the Nahuatl 'chiahuiztli', a fungus or blight that ruins crops, extended to mean misfortune arriving.
How do you use 'caer el chahuistle'?
You use it when bad luck or an unwanted person appears, e.g. 'ya nos cayó el chahuistle, ahí viene el jefe' (trouble's here, the boss is coming).
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