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To have the guts or courage to do something. (Agallas literally means gills, but serves as a metaphorical unit of measurement for bravery in the Dominican Republic.)
A: Man, if you dare to punch that guy, you have agallas.
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Used to describe a brave person who does not fear the consequences of their actions. It means having the guts to face tough challenges or make risky decisions (The term literally refers to a fish's gills).
You have to tener agallas to get up on that stage and sing in front of so many people.
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To have the guts or nerve to handle tough situations with courage and aim for big goals. It characterizes someone who is not afraid to take risks to achieve major success.
You have to Tener Agallas to invest in such a risky business, but the homie is determined to make something of himself.
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Used to describe someone who shows a lot of guts and determination in tough or risky situations. It means having enough nerve not to back down when things get rough.
You need to tener agallas to leave everything behind and move to another country to start from scratch without knowing anyone.
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To have the guts or the backbone to face difficult or dangerous situations with determination and without showing fear. It describes someone who does not back down or shrink away from problems no matter how big they are.
You have to tener agallas to tell the boss the hard truths to his face, knowing he could fire you on the spot.
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