Definitions tagged hacer in the street dictionary.
An expression used to gloat or rub it in when someone is proven wrong or when you achieve something they doubted you could do. It is the equivalent of saying: How do you like them apples? or Put that in your pipe and smoke it. (The literal meaning is: suck on that mandarin.)
Just so you see I actually graduated, chúpate esa mandarina. / See, it did rain! chúpate esa mandarina and now you are soaking wet.
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This proverb refers to a person who refuses to do a task or use something, but also prevents anyone else from doing it. (A batea is a traditional large wooden basin or trough used for washing clothes.)
Maria ni lava, ni presta la batea. That girl is impossible.
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A casual way to refer to a freshly brewed cup of coffee (traditionally referring to coffee strained through a cloth filter).
I want a colaito because it is so cold. / Let's have a chat and make a colaito.
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To jump into an activity, tackle a task, or show up at a specific place. It implies starting something immediately or arriving somewhere, often with energy. (Jevitas is common Venezuelan slang for girls or young women).
I am going to caerle the exam before I run out of time. / Let's caerle the girls at their sleepover tonight. / We need to caerle lunch because it is already late.
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A versatile phrase used to suggest starting an activity, tackling a task, or approaching someone. It translates to should we get on it, let's go for it, or are we doing this. (Jeva is a colloquial Venezuelan term for a girl).
Should we le caemos the work? / Should we le caemos the girl? / Are we going to le caemos the game?
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A greeting used to ask what someone is doing or to confront them. It is used strictly among friends (pana is the Venezuelan term for a friend or buddy).
Look, keloke? You acting tough or what? / Hey buddy, keloke? / So my queen, keloke?
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A boastful expression used to show off or prove a point, meaning so you can see for yourself or take a good look at that. (This is a regional phrase from the Zulia area of Venezuela).
Look how good my dessert turned out, Pa'que te lo cepillei! / Dude, I won the bet, Pa'que te lo cepillei!
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A warning or reminder for someone to be alert, pay attention, or stay on top of a situation. (The term stems from the idea of having one's batteries in to be ready and focused).
Don't worry Miguel, that car will be ready tomorrow... Mmm okay, pilas pues, don't you leave me hanging Luis.
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It is an "I will do it now" that actually means "I will do it tomorrow." (In Venezuela, the word is notoriously vague and usually implies a delay rather than immediate action.)
Ahorita I am going to the bank.
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To do something you do not want to do or that you dislike. It is a vulgar exclamation of frustration, annoyance, or resignation used when forced to perform an unpleasant task (In Venezuela, especially in the Zulia region, this is a very common term derived from a vulgar word for penis).
-Can you iron my clothes, son. -I do not want to, dad. -Go iron the clothes now. -vergazion.
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The third-person singular present form of the verb meaning to outline or sketch. It describes the act of presenting a preliminary version of an idea or the way a concept begins to show itself.
In his writings, his interest in creating a harmonious relationship with the environment through education is esboza.
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A common informal expression used to order someone who is typically lazy or idle to finally do something productive. (The phrase literally means to do something for the motherland, humorously framing a mundane chore as a patriotic duty).
Lying around doing nothing again? Go clean your room! Hacé algo por la patria!
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A nonsense placeholder verb used to replace any action, similar to using 'to thingamajig' or 'to doohickey' something.
Go consianfirulee the car (fix it), I consianfirule the assignment (printed it).
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A versatile catch-all slang word used for almost any situation or action. It functions as a placeholder similar to vaina (the common Dominican word for thing or stuff).
1: Your wife is entangular with someone else. 2: Entangular that on top of the table for me so it does not fall. 3: Entangular me with a little cash because I am broke.
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