¡En chinga!

(EN CheeNgah)

En chinga is a very handy adverb. However, as any other effective piece of Chilango language, its meaning is driven by context, emphasis and body language.

1. In a rush, in haste, tremendously fast

• Ana Güevara (world champ) corre en chinga 
  
• Vete en chinga por unas tortas. Command: Go in haste to pick up some tortas (A good torta cubana is really worth the rush). 
  

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2. Very busy, overwhelmed with work

• ¡Pobre güey, anda en chinga! Poor guy is swamped!

3. A beating, a hassle

• A tu hermanito lo traen en chinga en la escuela!: Your little brother is being bullied at school!  and/or  your little brother has a lot of homework.
• Es una chinga lavar los platos: Doing the dishes is a hassle