Scheming, backstabbing, or office politics. It refers to the hidden maneuvers, rumors, and plots organized within a group to gain power or undermine others, typically in professional or political environments.
Stop doing so much grilla against the coordinator because in the end it is going to affect all of us on the team.
Refers to the messy office politics, backstabbing, and power plays common in political, professional, or union circles. It describes the toxic environment where people use rumors and manipulation to sabotage rivals or advance their own interests.
You should stay out of the union grilla if you do not want them making up rumors to get you fired.
Refers to the TV channel lineup or the programming schedule for a specific station. It is the grid or guide showing all the content available to watch on screen.
Hey, check the grilla to see if they are showing the game on a sports channel or if it is on broadcast TV.
The world of politics and the constant maneuvering, networking, and backroom deals used to gain influence or government positions. It describes the act of being deeply involved in power plays and political gossip (in Mexico, this term highlights the often messy and opportunistic side of political life).
My cousin is obsessed with la grilla, he is always at every party meeting trying to get them to give him a nomination.
The network of people or the activity of scheming and informal lobbying to manipulate political or institutional situations. It refers to behind-the-scenes maneuvering and questionable tactics used to gain power or force changes within an organization (common in Mexican political and workplace culture).
In the office, the grilla has already started to try and get rid of the department head by taking advantage of the upcoming annual evaluations.
A trashy, low-class woman who is extremely promiscuous, sleeping with anyone regardless of who they are. They are easily recognized by their bleached blonde hair and excessive plastic surgery. Men typically seek them out for a quick, casual fling. (In Colombia, the term literally means female cricket, implying she jumps from person to person).
Shakira is a grilla. Hey, you look very grilla today! Yesterday I slept with a really hot grilla! (hot: a woman with a ton of plastic surgery, totally souped up). I feel like pulling that disgusting grilla's hair out, that bitch called me a skank.
A derogatory term for a woman who flirts with many men at once, is considered promiscuous, or dresses provocatively to show off her body. (In Ecuador, it is a common insult used to call someone a skank or a tramp).
Nicol is a total grilla. That girl is a grilla. That grilla got involved with my boyfriend.