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Tag: incomodidad

Definitions tagged incomodidad in the street dictionary.

Bochorno

To experience intense embarrassment or shame, particularly in public or awkward situations. It can refer to both personal humiliation and the feeling of secondhand cringe.

What a bochorno, how could this happen to me here. / And when I saw him, I fell down the stairs, what a bochorno.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

pa' más ñapa

Used to say to top it all off or as if that weren't enough. It describes an unexpected addition to a situation, usually making a bad situation worse. (The word ñapa refers to the small extra amount a vendor traditionally gives a customer for free).

I was running and I fell, and pa' más ñapa, there was a ton of mud. / I failed two subjects and pa' más ñapa, I won't be able to apply for the conference because of it.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Tragin

Refers to a state of hectic hustle or chaos caused by high stress, heavy workloads, overcrowding, or traffic congestion.

Let's go, there is way too much Tragin in this mall. / Today the Tragin at the office will be off the charts.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Jode

A way to tell someone they are being annoying, pestering, or being a pain in the ass. It is a coarse way to say someone is bothering you or will not leave you alone.

You really jodes! Can't you see I am busy? / Come on! Why do you jodes so much, don't you see there is no money?

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Poner en un brete

To put someone in a tight spot or an awkward situation that is hard to resolve. (Refers to a narrow cattle chute where animals are trapped for handling).

I asked him in front of the girls if he was married and lo puse en un brete.

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Argentinaby DiegoEFE

meter el dedo en la llaga

To touch a raw nerve or bring up a sensitive topic that is painful for the other person, done either intentionally to hurt them or accidentally.

- And your girlfriend? How are you guys? - Oh, you metiste el dedo en la llaga. Let's not even talk about it.

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Argentinaby DiegoEFE

vertiale

An exclamation used to voice annoyance, irritation, or frustration. It serves as a milder way to express exasperation (it is a softened variation of a common Venezuelan swear word).

Vertiale, you really are a pain. / Vertiale my friend, stop being such a nuisance. / Just stay quiet, vertiale!

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

lampara

Someone who is in the way or intruding on a private conversation or moment where they are not wanted.

Dude, you really are a lampara, can't you see they need to be alone? / Stop being a lampara and leave us alone.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

marditación

A variation of the word maldicion (damn or curse) specific to the slang of Zulia state. It is an interjection used to express intense frustration, annoyance, or shock. (People from Zulia are culturally known for their distinct accent and for using curses as common emphasis).

Marditación, it is so hot! / Marditación, but this is really expensive!

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Y media

An intensifying expression placed after a noun, usually a negative one, to emphasize its severity or magnitude. It functions like saying something is a total or complete version of that thing, similar to the English phrase and then some.

Did he tell you that? Lie y media! I was never over there. | Street drama y media, girl. That lady is just awful. (Rambulería refers to vulgar, loud, or confrontational behavior typical of street culture).

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