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tope
What does tope mean?
A road speed bump; a very common everyday Mexicanism.
"Bájale, viene un tope."
Origin
From 'topar' (to bump into); Mexican word for speed bump.
Frequently asked questions
What does tope mean?
In Mexico it means a road speed bump. 'Viene un tope' warns that a speed bump is coming up.
Where does the word tope come from?
It comes from the verb 'topar', to bump into, which fits the jolt of hitting a speed bump.
Is tope used outside Mexico?
It is the standard Mexican word for a speed bump. Other Spanish-speaking countries often use different words, such as 'lomo de burro' or 'reductor'.
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