manyar
To get it, to understand, or to catch on to something.
Manyaaa, now I understand the problem.
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Tag: comprender
Definitions tagged comprender in the street dictionary.
Perúdar en el blanco
To hit the nail on the head or be spot on. It refers to being exactly right about something or perfectly understanding another person's situation or feelings.
- The thing is, your problem is a lack of confidence. - You know what? You diste en el blanco.
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Argentinasabelotodo
A synonym for a nerd or know-it-all, used for someone who knows a lot. It is mostly derogatory and used by people who reject or resent the person out of envy.
Come here, sabelotodo, we want you to tell us what to do with this. / Doesn't the class sabelotodo know what a joke is? Ha! / Hey sabelotodo, see if you will do my exam tomorrow too.
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VenezuelaTodos los judíos ponen juntos
An expression used to describe how people of the same social circle or type, especially the wealthy or elite, will always reach an agreement and look out for one another. (In the Dominican Republic, this suggests that people of similar status naturally understand each other and cooperate).
There is no way they will not understand each other. As they say, Todos los judíos ponen juntos.
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República DominicanaCazar
To catch on, to get the point, or to grasp an idea. (Literally means to hunt or to catch).
I finally managed to cazar how to do that geometry exercise!
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¿Me copiaste?
Used to ask someone if they understood you, similar to the English phrase, Do you copy? or, Did you get that?
Maria asked Carmen: "¿Me copiaste?"
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jamonear
To pick on or take advantage of someone by exploiting a weakness, such as their physical size, financial situation, or lack of education.
You jamoneaste your brother because he is smaller. You jamoneaste that man in that deal just because he was desperate for money. You jamoneaste that man just because he does not know how to read.
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Costa Ricale llega?
An expression used when someone is explaining something and wants to confirm the other person follows what they are saying. It translates to, You get it? or Do you feel me?
No, man, first you have to get things organized over there and then come back with the results. Le llega?
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Cachar
To get it, to understand, or to catch on.
Now you can cachar what this word means.
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