A person or institution that is easy to defeat and, as a result, becomes a laughingstock or a constant target for teasing. (In Argentina, this often refers to a rival team that is so easy to beat it becomes the butt of every joke).
- We always win every derby against them. They are a descanso.
Used to describe something that is very difficult, complicated, or sketchy. It literally means hairy, suggesting a situation is tough or thorny to handle.
That exam is really peluo: No way, I am not risking that, it is way too peluo.
To put in a great deal of effort, to do one's best, or to perform a task with extreme care and dedication.
I esmero more when I am giving oral exams (in Argentina, these are common graded speaking assessments where students present in front of the teacher and class).
A golden opportunity or a situation where something is handed over on a silver platter (in Venezuela, the fruit papaya is often used as a metaphor for something very easy).