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¡Órale!
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01A Mexican exclamation for agreement, encouragement, surprise, or approval.
One tiny word gives learners three different ways into a Mexican conversation.
Hear it in everyday life
¡Órale, vamos por un café!
All right, let's go get coffee!
¡Órale, tú puedes!
Come on, you can do it!
¡Órale! ¿Tú hiciste ese pastel?
Wow! Did you make that cake?
Make it yours
Your friend suggests heading out. Say: “All right, let's go!”