Juega vivo
To stay sharp, keep a lookout, or be on guard. (In Venezuela, this refers to being vigilant in a situation).
Dudes, we have to stay juega vivo in case the teacher shows up.
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Tag: alerta
Definitions tagged alerta in the street dictionary.
VenezuelaJuega vivo
To stay sharp, keep your eyes peeled, or be on your toes in a given situation (the term maricos in the example is a vulgar slur for gay men that, in Venezuela, is used casually between friends like dudes).
Dudes, we have to stay juega vivo in case the teacher shows up.
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Juega vivo
To keep your head on a swivel or stay sharp.
Guys, we have to stay juega vivo in case the teacher shows up.
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pilas
To pay close attention, be on your guard, or stay alert regarding a specific situation or thing.
Carlos, pilas with that pot, it has boiling water. / Pilas with the teacher, he is watching you.
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Parar bolas
To pay attention or listen to someone or something. It is a very common way to tell someone to listen up or to acknowledge that someone is being ignored.
Parale bolas to the class: You are not parando bolas to me
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zape
To be alert, cautious, or on guard in a particular situation.
Zape with that. You have to be very zape with everything.
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pilas
A person who is sharp, street-smart, or highly alert. (The word literally translates to batteries, suggesting someone who is fully charged and ready to react).
'Get your pilas on for your homework' or 'You have to stay pilas with that.'
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altivo
Heads up or watch out; a call to stay alert or be on the lookout for danger.
altivo, the cops are coming!
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