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Tag: altivez

Definitions tagged altivez in the street dictionary.

ECHONEARSE

To brag or show off something one owns or knows, doing so with a sense of superiority and arrogance rather than humility. (In Venezuela, it refers to acting like a big shot or a show-off).

Here comes this guy to ECHONEARSE here. / I earned the manager position thanks to all my degrees that none of you here could ever have.

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Como te quedo el ojo

An expression used to gloat or show someone up when you achieve something unexpected or when someone doubted you. It is similar to saying: How do you like that? or: What do you think of that?

I stole your girl, como te quedo el ojo? / I passed all my subjects, bro, como te quedo el ojo!

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

sabiondo

A smart person or someone who knows a lot. Depending on the tone, it can be used as a term of endearment for a bright child or as a way to call someone a know-it-all.

You really are a sabiondo, son, I am proud of you. / Stop being such a sabiondo, you sound arrogant.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Pa'que te lo cepillei

A boastful expression used to show off or prove a point, meaning so you can see for yourself or take a good look at that. (This is a regional phrase from the Zulia area of Venezuela).

Look how good my dessert turned out, Pa'que te lo cepillei! / Dude, I won the bet, Pa'que te lo cepillei!

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Ta´sobrao

Describes someone who is a shoo-in to win or has a clear advantage, but can also refer to someone who is cocky and acts superior.

You are ta´sobrao my friend, so relax, that trophy is yours. / That guy is ta´sobrao and he is just looking for trouble.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Altivez

To speak in a loud, commanding tone or to have such vocal projection that you dominate the conversation and make everyone listen.

Oh, look at that guy, he is speaking with great Altivez. Yeah, now I can hear him clearly.

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