Picota
A lucrative gig or a solid job that pays well, or at least ensures a steady flow of cash.
That picota is very helpful for my family.
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Tag: labor
Definitions tagged labor in the street dictionary.
República DominicanaMachete
1. Slang for the male sex organ. 2. A large, sharp blade used for heavy manual labor (in the Venezuelan llano, or plains, this tool is an essential symbol of rural life and masculinity).
'That tree has to be cut with a machete.' 'The machete slipped out of my hands.'
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Venezuelachamba
A job, gig, or work. It is an informal way to refer to one's employment or the daily grind.
My chamba is going really well: I do not know if I should quit my chamba.
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Chiripa
A small, low-paying, or temporary job, often referring to an informal side hustle or odd job.
I have to go to a chiripa on Monday. That is why I am going to miss class.
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trabajo
An activity a person performs in exchange for a salary. (Plata is the common Argentine term for money).
I am going to my dad's trabajo, he is a dentist.
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