Chichón
A bump or knot on the skin caused by a hard blow, typically on the head.
Hey, what happened to the kid, why does he have a chichón?
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Tag: castigo
Definitions tagged castigo in the street dictionary.
PanamáA lo bruto sí funciona
An expression used to suggest that the most primitive or rough way of doing things is what actually yields results.
Give that kid a smack so he learns, because A lo bruto sí funciona.
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Tatequieto
A slurred version of the phrase estate quieto (stay still). It is used to command children to behave, but also serves as a threat of a sudden smack or physical blow meant to stop someone from acting up.
I am going to give you a tatequieto, Jorge.
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Correazo
A lashing or beating given with a belt, typically referring to harsh corporal punishment used by a parent to vent their anger on a child (a traditional form of discipline in many Panamanian households).
A: He brought home his school grades, and they were so bad that I gave him a bunch of correazos. B: Oh, Susana, hitting children out of anger like that is really bad.
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SERMóN
A lengthy and tedious scolding or lecture. It is also used to describe the preaching delivered in a church.
Here comes mom with her annoying SERMóN. / Shut up, the SERMóN with the pastor already started.
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VenezuelaDar cuero
To physically punish someone by hitting them with a leather belt. This phrase is most commonly used by parents as a threat to get children to behave or obey (cuero literally means leather, referring to the belt material).
A: Mom, I do not want to clean my room. B: I told you to clean the room, Juan David. Do not go looking for me to dar cuero.
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chancletazo
A smack or hit delivered with a flip-flop or sandal, commonly used as a form of discipline or sometimes jokingly (in Venezuela, flip-flops are also known as cotizas).
Look here kid, I am going to give you a chancletazo. / You earned a chancletazo for being so rebellious.
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Verguiza
A severe physical beating or a sound thrashing. It is a vulgar term used to describe a heavy walloping or violent discipline.
If you get grades like that in school again, I will give you a verguiza, Jaime Andres. | I got some good verguizas as a kid, that is why I learned.
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Puño limpio
Used with the verb agarrar, this expression means to beat someone up using only your bare fists. It refers to a physical confrontation that does not involve weapons, kicking, or slapping.
A: What happened to Mario's face? B: He messed with David's girlfriend and they caught him a puño limpio.
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Pa’ que respete
An expression used to justify taking a firm or drastic action to teach someone a lesson. It signals that one is asserting their worth or authority so the other person learns to show proper respect and stops taking them for granted.
Stop texting that guial, pa' que respete. Let her text you if she wants to talk (guial is a Panamanian term for a girl or young woman, derived from the English word). I am going to give you two hits with my flip-flop, pa' que respete.
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Alzao
Used to describe someone who is cocky, arrogant, or acting tough. It refers to a person who is being defiant, disrespectful, or actively looking for a confrontation.
Are you trying to act alzao? / Look kid, stop being so alzao, you are grounded starting now.
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Sometida
Describes a person who is submissive and completely dominated by their parents, having no freedom to make their own choices. (In Venezuelan culture, it specifically mocks those who cannot do anything without their parents permission even as they grow older).
Stop inviting me because they won't let me go to the party... Girl, you are such a total Sometida.
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Pelonera
A mild, collective roughhousing or light beating given to someone by a group of friends or classmates. It is usually not serious and is often done as a joke or a lighthearted punishment in school settings.
They gave him a pelonera for being a smart-ass; His classmates gave him a pelonera for reminding the teacher about the homework.
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rejera
The act of giving children physical punishment using a belt or leather strap (a rejo is a piece of leather or a belt used specifically for whipping or discipline).
They gave him a rejera for getting the house dirty | It has been years since they gave me a rejera
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Rejo
A leather strap or belt used as a tool for corporal punishment, typically used by parents to discipline children and maintain household order. (The use of a belt for discipline is a common traditional cultural reference in Panama).
Clean your room or I will hit you with the Rejo : Keep acting like that and you are going to earn yourself a Rejo.
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Coscorrón, cocorrón
1. A round, brown beetle. 2. A sharp rap or thump on the head delivered with the knuckles.
His dad gave him a cocorrón for breaking the window | The little girl is scared of the coscorrón, that is why she does not want to go into the room.
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cacho
A rap or sharp blow to the head given with the knuckles.
Give him a cacho so he learns | You are going to get a cacho.
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Garnatón, garnatada
A hard blow or heavy slap, usually landed on someone's face.
Talk to me like that again and I will give you a garnatón; he was so angry that he gave her a garnatada in front of everyone.
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Cafá
A sharp smack or slap to the back of the head, typically used as a reprimand or for saying something foolish.
Respect me or I will give you a cafá. / And why did your grandma give you that cafá?
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Salir regañao
To get chewed out or have someone flip out on you for something you did, or perhaps something you did not even do (in Venezuela, the letter d is often dropped in words ending in ado).
Damn, sali regañao. I am never talking to my mom like that again, I do not want to salir regañao again.
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Tallazo
A heavy blow or a hard hit, sometimes delivered with a stick.
Look at that bully, giving a tallazo to such a small kid.
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República DominicanaPela
A beating or whooping given by parents to children for misbehaving, typically using a hand, a belt, or a flip-flop.
I am going to give you a pela on your bare ass. Nobody is going to save you from that pela.
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Ver A Dios Comiendo Arroz
A lighthearted yet annoying punishment used on a child who is being a total nuisance. After a brief warning, you grab the kid by the ears or cup their head between your hands and lift them off the ground for a moment. It is satisfying for the adult but uncomfortable for the child. (The phrase literally means to see God eating rice).
- Robertico, stop messing around. ...Robertico keeps acting up... - Hey, come here, do you want to Ver A Dios Comiendo Arroz?
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Pela
A physical beating or a thrashing, most commonly referring to corporal punishment given by parents to children for bad behavior. It also describes a crushing defeat in sports or competitions, or a one-sided fight where someone gets beaten up badly (in the Dominican Republic, it is a very common way to describe parental discipline).
1. I got a bad grade at school, when my mom finds out she is going to give me a pela. 2. Dude, did you see how that car passed you during the race? They gave you a pela. 3. That guy hit you really hard. What a pela, my God.
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Pititijinki
A term used in children's games to signal surrender or to say uncle when being caught or penalized (common in traditional Dominican street games).
Pititijinki you cheeky brat: get down from there.
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