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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Merengue, merengue” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 151 of the collection, and the 141st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Merengue, merengue” meme mean?
People drop it when someone is visibly flirting or getting a bit too excited about a romantic opportunity. It pokes fun at that obvious, slightly over-eager enthusiasm.
Where does the “Merengue, merengue” meme come from?
The phrase comes from a 2010 episode of “La que se avecina”, a long-running Telecinco sitcom about the residents of a Madrid apartment block. Amador Rivas repeats it mainly whenever Leo touches him, barely hiding his delight. Spanish fan accounts and edit compilations later picked up the line to mock any overly eager flirting attempt online.
- 2010The “La que se avecina” episode featuring Amador Rivas’s catchphrase airs.
How to use the “Merengue, merengue” meme
- My coworker brings the new hire coffee every morning… merengue, merengue.
- He got her number at the gym, that’s it, merengue, merengue.
- The second I saw him laugh that hard at her jokes I knew it was full merengue, merengue mode.
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The “Merengue, merengue” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 79/100 · #141 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Merengue, merengue” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Merengue, merengue comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who says “merengue, merengue”?
Amador Rivas, played by Pablo Chiapella, in “La que se avecina”.
What does “merengue, merengue” mean in the show?
It expresses Amador’s delight whenever a situation turns flirtatious or physical.
Which show is the line from?
The Spanish sitcom “La que se avecina”, aired on Telecinco.
How do I get the Merengue, merengue meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Merengue, merengue” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Merengue, merengue card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: 15 grandes frases de Amador Rivas en 'La que se avecina' - FormulaTV · checked on November 5, 2026.
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