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ponchado means flat-tired — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 26, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

ponchado

adjective • /[pon-CHAH-doh]/

flat-tired

Example:

Vine con la llanta ponchada.

I arrived with a flat tire.

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🧠 What does ponchado mean?

In Mexican slang, "ponchado" means "flat-tired." It's used to describe a tire that has lost its air pressure and can no longer function properly. You can also use it figuratively to describe someone feeling deflated, exhausted, or without energy.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi llanta está ponchada.
    My tire is flat.
  • ¡Qué mala suerte! Se me ponchó una llanta en medio de la carretera.
    What bad luck! I got a flat tire in the middle of the highway.
  • Después de correr el maratón, me siento ponchado.
    After running the marathon, I feel completely deflated.
  • Estaba tan ponchado que me quedé dormido en el sofá.
    I was so exhausted that I fell asleep on the sofa.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'flat-tired' in Spanish?
While the literal translation is "llanta desinflada," in Mexico, you'd commonly hear "ponchado" or "se me ponchó la llanta."
How do you pronounce 'ponchado' in Spanish?
It's pronounced pohn-CHAH-doh, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'ponchado' in a sentence?
Examples: "Mi carro está ponchado" (My car has a flat tire), or figuratively, "Estoy ponchado después de un día tan largo" (I'm wiped out after such a long day).
What is the English translation of 'ponchado'?
The English translation of 'ponchado' is 'flat-tired' (literally, punctured) or, figuratively, 'deflated' or 'exhausted.'
Does 'ponchado' change for gender or number?
No, 'ponchado' doesn't change. You would say "El carro está ponchado" (The car is flat) and "Los carros están ponchados" (The cars are flat).
Is 'ponchado' common in everyday Spanish?
It's common in Mexican Spanish but you might not hear it as frequently in other Spanish-speaking countries. Using "llanta desinflada" is always a safe bet.
Does 'ponchado' have slang or double meanings?
Besides meaning 'flat-tired,' 'ponchado' is often used figuratively to mean 'exhausted' or 'worn out.' This usage is definitely slang.
Is 'ponchado' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
'Ponchado' in the context of tires is mostly Mexican slang. In Spain, and other parts of Latin America, you'll likely hear "desinflado" or "pinchado" instead.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ponchado"

Synonyms: desinflado, pinchado
Opposites: inflado

💡 Did You Know?

The literal meaning of "ponchar" is "to puncture." So, "ponchado" literally means "punctured," which makes sense when talking about tires!

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