poner a perder

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How do you say poner a perder in other countries?

batanearonVenezuelaTo swipe, snatch, or steal. It is informal slang for taking something that does not belong to you.
BirlarArgentinaTo snatch or swipe something from someone's hands, often leaving them looking foolish. To beat someone to the punch or...
mangarRepública DominicanaTo steal, swipe, or nab something.
NacharPanamáTo steal or swipe something without permission and with no intention of returning it. To nick or lift.
raquetearPerúTo rob or mug someone, typically referring to the act of driving around searching for targets to hold up on the street.
sapiarEspañaTo steal or swipe something, particularly by using a trick or taking advantage of someone's distraction.
TumbarRepública DominicanaTo swipe something or rip someone off.

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poner a perder

To steal or swipe an object. It describes the act of snatching something so the owner loses it, effectively screwing them over.

Pedro: Give me back my mechanical pencil. Juan: You know what? I am going to poner a perder it. You lost... (he steals it right in his face).

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Colombiaby AnónimoApril 12, 2011

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