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This informal demonym is commonly used for people from Mexico City.

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The word's tone depends on context. Source: Chilango ↗

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  1. 02Mexico City uses this Spanish term for each of its sixteen local administrative divisions.RECALL
    Alcaldía

    The divisions replaced the earlier delegación terminology.

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  2. 03Mexico City residents use this Nahuatl-derived word for an open-air market.RECALL
    Tianguis

    Many markets operate on particular days.

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  3. 04In Mexico City, this word commonly means a filled bread-roll sandwich.RECALL
    Torta

    Bolillo and telera rolls are familiar breads for it.

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