nel
interjectionInformal
A Mexican Spanish slang term. Browse all Mexican slang.
What it means
Nope. A flat slang no, often extended to nel pastel purely for the rhyme.
Examples with translations
—¿Le prestaste dinero? —Nel, ni loco.
'Did you lend him money?' 'Nope, no chance.'
Nel pastel, esa película ya la vi.
Nah, I've already seen that film.
Note: pastel means 'cake' and contributes nothing but the rhyme.