slangintermediatemexico
Estoy en la lona
/ehs-TOY en lah LOH-nah/
I'm broke
Literal translation
I'm on the canvas
When to use it
A Mexican expression meaning you have no money, like being financially 'knocked out.'
In conversation
— No puedo salir, estoy en la lona.
“— I can’t go out, I’m broke.”