Chivo
A big shot or a heavy hitter: a person with a lot of political or economic influence (the word literally means goat).
"That guy is a government chivo"; "Everyone in that house is a chivo"
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Tag: influencia
Definitions tagged influencia in the street dictionary.
Venezuelapalanca
Influence or personal connections used as leverage to get a job, obtain a favor, or bypass normal procedures (this refers to the social pull one has through friends or family in high places).
I need a palanca to get into that company, do you know anyone who can recommend me?
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ColombiaPara
A person who exerts significant influence or authority over someone else, or a formidable person who commands respect and intimidation (the term comes from the verb parar, to stop, referring to someone whose presence stops the show).
Ramonsito's Para just got here, the fun is over for him. Don't pay that girl any mind, she is not going to steal your husband, she is no Para.
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República Dominicana