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Tag: culpa

Definitions tagged culpa in the street dictionary.

iniquidad

iniquidad refers to wickedness, godlessness, or guilt that is considered more serious than a standard sin. It is any act that goes against morality, justice, and religion (in Colombia, this term often carries a heavy religious weight, implying deep moral corruption).

we can recognize the iniquidad, the crooked path or the deviation from the right path, despite its gravity.

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Rabo entre las patas

To have one's tail between one's legs or to return with one's tail between one's legs. This expression describes a state of regret, shame, or humiliation after a failure or a mistake (it uses the imagery of a scolded or defeated dog).

When he realizes I am better than that woman, he is going to come back con el rabo entre las patas. You will see. : I told you not to do that and look, now you have to come ask me for help con el rabo entre las patas. That will teach you.

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Pegar la cuaba

To be unfairly blamed or punished for something you had nothing to do with, usually due to bad luck or a misunderstanding. It is also expressed through the baseball term pegársele el foul. (A cuaba is a resinous pine wood used for kindling, often used as a metaphor for bad luck or a sticky situation).

They broke a window and I left so I wouldn't have to pegar la cuaba.

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