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The quality of being a naive sucker or a pushover who stupidly lets others take advantage of them (in the Dominican Republic, this is often the social opposite of being street-smart or a tiguere).
Man, you are such a pendejo... You are really going to give that to that hustler?
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In Paraguayan speech, this refers to a child, a youth, or anyone younger than the speaker. It is frequently used by older people to emphasize someone's immaturity or lack of experience, even if the person is already an adult. (In Paraguay, the word is used specifically to denote youth rather than just being a general insult as it is in other countries).
Don't you come here giving me life lessons: when I was already working, you were still a pendejo who didn't even know how to tie his shoes!
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A very common term for someone who is stupid, naive, or lacks the cunning to act. It is used to describe a person who is easily fooled or who shows a lack of mental sharpness in a particular situation.
Don't be such a pendejo and demand what is yours: if you don't say anything, nobody is going to give that money back to you!
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A common insult for someone who is dim-witted, gullible, or lacks common sense. It characterizes a person who is slow to catch on or who consistently makes stupid mistakes.
Don't be such a pendejo and stop believing all that guy's lies, he's just playing you for a fool.
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Refers to a person who lacks street smarts, is extremely naive, or acts with mental clumsiness. In Venezuelan slang, it identifies someone who is easily fooled or acts like a fool in obvious situations (unlike in some countries where it means jerk, in Venezuela it emphasizes being a sucker or a fool).
That guy thinks he is really sharp, but the truth is he is a huge pendejo and always ends up in trouble for being a dummy.
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Used to describe someone who is extremely skilled, sharp, or talented in a specific field. It refers to a person with a natural ability to excel at what they do.
You have to talk to my cousin if your computer broke, that guy is a pendejo for technology.
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Used as a derogatory term for a young person or child, emphasizing their immaturity and lack of experience. Physiologically, it refers to a single pubic hair.
Shut your mouth and respect your elders, you are still a pendejo and you do not know anything about life.
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Used to describe a coward or someone who lacks the bravery to face a challenge or make a difficult decision. It describes someone who folds under pressure or simply lacks guts. (In Costa Rican slang, this term specifically denotes cowardice rather than stupidity.)
Dude, don't be such a pendejo and tell him once and for all that you weren't the one who broke that, stop being afraid of your dad.
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A vulgar term for a pubic hair. It is also an insult used to describe a coward or someone who lacks the courage to confront a situation.
Don't just stay silent in front of the boss, don't be such a pendejo and stand your ground.
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Refers to a person who lacks street smarts and lets others take advantage of their naivety or slowness. It is an individual who fails to react to situations and becomes a target for being cheated because they lack cleverness (the local cultural value of viveza involves being sharp and opportunistic).
Wake up and do not be such a pendejo! That guy charged you double for the taxi ride and you paid him without saying a word.
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Used to describe someone who lacks street smarts, acts clumsily, or is just plain stupid. It is a derogatory way to label a person who makes basic mistakes or is easily fooled.
That guy is such a pendejo, they sold him a phone that doesn't even work and he still thinks he got a bargain.
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Refers to a total dumbass or clumsy idiot who has a bad habit of ruining everything they try to do. It is a derogatory label for someone who constantly screws up because they lack good judgment.
Don't be such a pendejo, it's your fault we got lost in traffic and didn't get to the party on time.
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Used to describe someone acting clumsy, distracted, or lacking common sense in an obvious situation. It is a vulgar way to call someone out for being an idiot or showing poor judgment.
Don't be such a pendejo and make sure you lock the door well before you leave, or we will get robbed!
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Refers to a person who is extremely sharp, crafty, and skilled at manipulating situations to their advantage. It describes someone who is street-smart, alert, and impossible to trick (in Bolivia, this term highlights being clever and cunning rather than being an idiot or a jerk).
That guy is a pendejo, he managed to get the job even though he did not have all the paperwork.
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A street-smart and cunning person who is shifty, bold, and manipulative. It refers to a slick hustler or a smooth talker who uses their wits to deceive, scam, or take advantage of others. (In Peru, this term emphasizes being a clever trickster rather than an idiot.)
That guy is a pendejo, he is a slick one, do not let him catch you by surprise.
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Someone who is completely gutless and cowers in the face of even the slightest danger or risk. It is used to label someone a coward who is too afraid to step up when needed.
What a pendejo you are, you did not even dare go into the abandoned house with us!
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A coward or a wimp. (In the Dominican Republic, this refers specifically to someone who is fearful).
You are such a pendejo, I do not see why you are afraid.
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A derogatory term for a person who lacks common sense or intelligence, or who is extremely naive. It is used to insult someone for being clumsy or for being a sucker who lets themselves be tricked.
Stop being such a pendejo and don't lend that guy any more money, it is obvious he is not going to pay you back!
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A street-smart, sly, or cunning person who knows how to take advantage of situations, often by being a smooth talker or manipulative (in Peru, this term emphasizes being sharp or crafty rather than being an idiot or a coward).
Luis is a pendejo.
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A vulgar slang term for pubic hair, used for both men and women.
She had not shaved the pendejos off her cunt.
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Used to describe someone who is clumsy, distracted, or lacks common sense. It is a common insult for someone who does something stupid or is easily tricked by others. (In El Salvador, the term chucho used in the original text is a common word for dog).
You are such a pendejo, you left the door open and the dog got out!
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Refers to a person who lacks street smarts or cunning, making them easy to trick or manipulate. It is a common, though vulgar, way to call someone a fool or a sucker for being overly naive.
Don't be such a pendejo and stop lending money to that neighbor who never pays you back.
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A person who lacks the courage to face a situation or a consequence, a coward. (In the Dominican Republic, this term specifically emphasizes cowardice.)
My guy, come stand up and fight, you damn pendejo!
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Used to describe a person who is unfaithful or a player in their romantic relationships.
My uncle has always been a pendejo, that is why he has so many kids.
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A term used to refer to children or young people. In Chile, it is the common way to say kid, though it is often used dismissively to mean a brat or a little shit.
Pendejo, go buy the bread. You are behaving so badly, you fucking pendejo. Piece of shit pendejo, you are a total fucking idiot, jerk. This pendejo is ten years old.
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What a sneaky bastard! Used to describe someone who is manipulative, unscrupulous, or tries to take advantage of others. (In Peru, it highlights someone's audacity or slyness).
I mean, what a pendejada.
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