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Tag: disciplina

Definitions tagged disciplina in the street dictionary.

Arrecha, Arrecho

Industrious, hard-working, or highly capable at tasks. It refers to someone who is diligent, proactive, and gets things done efficiently (in Guatemala, this is a positive term for someone who is a go-getter).

You are really arrecha, I want a girl like you. You are arrecho, look at how well-organized everything is.

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Guatemalaby Amner J Vásquez

Juicioso

A person who is level-headed, responsible, and disciplined. They are known for being well-behaved and avoiding bad habits or vices that could affect their life or others.

"My oldest son turned out very juicioso. He just goes from home to work and work to home" : "Sarita was always very juiciosa, ever since she was in school"

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Jarta

A harsh and serious scolding or chewing out, usually involving an argument or strict consequences.

Dude! I got such a massive jarta yesterday when I got home for being two hours late. / Shit, after yesterday's jarta, I'm not allowed out at 7 pm. / Let's go, otherwise the jarta is going to be huge.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

chicote

A whip, lash, or strap used for physical discipline. (In Peru, it is commonly associated with a parent threatening or punishing a child to enforce good behavior.)

When I was a kid, my dad would show me the chicote and I knew right away I had to behave.

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Perúby HUVE84