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le ronca el mango

What does le ronca el mango mean?

Cuban expression of astonishment or exasperation, that something is extreme or over the top.

"¿Subieron los precios otra vez? ¡Le ronca el mango!"

Origin

Cuban Spanish idiom.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'le ronca el mango' mean?
It's a Cuban expression of shock or exasperation, meaning 'that's too much' or 'that's unbelievable.'
Where does 'le ronca el mango' come from?
It's a colorful Cuban idiom; the literal words ('the mango snores') don't translate directly — it just conveys astonishment.
How do you use 'le ronca el mango'?
Use it to react to something outrageous or over the top, e.g. when prices rise yet again: '¡Le ronca el mango!'
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