trome
In Peruvian slang, a person who is exceptionally skilled, an expert, or a natural at a specific task or subject.
Your little brother is a trome in language class.
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Definitions tagged diestro. in the street dictionary.
Perúcucho
A regional term used to describe a left-handed person (specifically used in the province of Guadalajara, Spain).
I do not know how to write with my right hand, I am cucho.
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EspañaFilo con filo no corta
This expression is used when facing someone who is just as sharp, cunning, or street-smart as you are. It implies that because both parties know all the tricks, neither can easily outmaneuver or deceive the other (Literally: Blade against blade does not cut).
Our soccer match last night made me think of that expression: Filo con filo no corta.
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República Dominicanacanchero
Someone who is savvy or seasoned in a particular field, showing natural confidence and ease when handling it (the term comes from having spent a lot of time on the cancha, or playing field).
Your dad is super canchero when it comes to legal matters.
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LARACOSO
A blowhard or braggart who acts like he is super skilled or a know-it-all, but in reality he is mediocre and not as talented as he claims to be.
He says he was the best dancer at the graduation party. Nah, that guy is just LARACOSO, he is always pulling that same old crap.
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Parlero
The ability to persuade others through smooth and skillful talking, often characterized by a gift of gab even when there is no real substance.
Here comes Alvaro with his parla, he sounds like a politician.
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ColombiaTIMACLE
A man with exceptional, out of the ordinary skills. It describes someone who is a beast or a total pro at what they do (this term was common in major Dominican cities during the 1950s).
Juan is a TIMACLE, he lifted that heavy boulder off the ground and put it in a corner. Miguel is a TIMACLE at math, he solved all the problems. Jose is a TIMACLE, he fixed the car engine all by himself.
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