Definitions tagged alboroto in the street dictionary.
A mess, a chaotic situation, or a total shitshow. (The word originally referred to settlements of escaped slaves, but in local slang it describes any kind of disorder or loud trouble.)
I wanted to get an ice cream, but there was such a quilombo of people that I just left.
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Used as a term for a loud racket, a ruckus, or a chaotic commotion.
Yesterday the neighbors kicked up a huge laberinto during the night.
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To be frantically agitated, restless, or scrambling around, especially when you are out of place or in a vulnerable position. (The expression refers to how a cockroach would run for its life to avoid being eaten at a gathering of chickens).
That guy is going around como cucaracha en baile de gallina. Look at him there, como cucaracha en baile de gallina.
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A ruckus, a fight, or a chaotic scene.
Don't start a jolgorio here in the house!
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To go carousing or partying; to hang around the streets looking for a good time (can also imply making a fuss or agitating to get something done).
You always have to lebrejear here for the government to do something good.
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To cause or start a major scene, commotion, or noisy disturbance.
Let's start a trifulca so they pay us. A trifulca is going to break out here if they don't help us.
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A violent street protest or blockade involving barricades and social disorder (in Venezuela, it specifically refers to organized roadblocks used to paralyze a city).
We are going to set up a guarimba. If they do not pay us, we will start a guarimba right here at the entrance.
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A wild, out of control party where people get wasted, or a situation that is a total, chaotic mess. (In Venezuela, the term rasca refers to being drunk.)
"Yesterday's party was a total desnalgue" and "Good thing we didn't go to the bank yesterday, it was a complete desnalgue"
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A loud fuss, a racket, or an annoying commotion.
Don't start with your Rechola. / I have a headache, I am not in the mood for Recholas.
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A loud racket, commotion, or chaotic mess.
"Stop the barrullo" and "Don't stop stirring up barrullos"
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A chaotic ruckus or commotion that kicks off, which can be either a wild celebration or a big fight. It often occurs at public events.
I went to the party and a huge ponchera started among a group of guys.
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In Venezuela, this refers to a massive mess, total chaos, or a huge ruckus. It is used when a situation gets completely out of control or turns into a complete clusterfuck.
A COJE CULO broke out.
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An exaggerated or ridiculous scene or fuss, usually over a trivial problem (the term likely comes from an old children's television program).
There is so-and-so putting on a Chiquishow just because she broke a heel.
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A term for whispering or hushed chatter that takes place when or where it is not allowed, such as people talking under their breath in a setting that requires silence.
Stop your Cuchicheo in the classroom.
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