Definitions tagged listo in the street dictionary.
A warning mothers give to children who have behaved badly enough to deserve punishment, used like, Now you have done it, or, There you go (it is a contraction of the phrase ahi esta, meaning, there it is).
AYSTÁ, baby, now I really am going to punish you!
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Someone who is street-smart, sharp, and quick to seize opportunities to get what they want, often by being opportunistic or gaming the system.
That son of yours is really Vivo, look at the position he got after arriving last : Javier thinks he is Vivo, but he is about to see who I am.
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Ready, alert, and on standby. It describes being at one's post or holding the fort, prepared for action and waiting for whatever comes next.
You stay sharp, stay al pie del cañón because I will call you at any moment.
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A term for a specifically Argentine brand of street smarts or cunning. It refers to being sharper than the next guy, often involving trickery, bending rules, or pulling a fast one on someone to get ahead. (Note: Criollo refers to something native or local to the country).
viveza criolla is nothing more than Buenos Aires cunning.
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To beat someone to the punch or get the jump on others by being faster or more cunning. It is closely linked to viveza criolla (a local cultural trait that prizes street smarts and taking the initiative to gain an advantage over others).
I cut in the bus line and primereé everyone.
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A term used in the province of Salamanca to describe someone who is sharp, quick-witted, and alert. (Salamanca is a province in western Spain known for its specific regional vocabulary).
He is a very reboldano employee, I think you should promote him.
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An expression used to indicate that someone is ready, prepared, or game for something. (In Venezuela, it often implies being alert or 'on it' regarding a plan or task).
Ready for the party, Jorge? I am already activo, my friend. / So what is the deal, are you already activo with the course?
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A person from Salamanca who is a total bright spark or incredibly sharp, whose brain is jokingly said to crackle with electricity or be on the verge of bursting from intelligence (Salamantina refers to a person from the city of Salamanca, Spain).
That chispoleta always gets the best grade.
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To be set or prepared for something. (A common anglicism in Panama pronounced exactly like the English word).
I am Ready for the trip. / Well, I am Ready for Carlos party now.
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A smart, cunning, or tricky person who is good at getting what they want. It refers to someone who is street-smart and potentially a bit of a smooth operator. (In Mexico, jaiba is literally a crab, used here to describe someone who is sharp or slippery.)
"What a jaiba he is," said Ben.
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This expression refers to someone who is prepared or all set (it is an adaptation of the English word set).
He ta' setiao for the next exam.
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A person who is sharp, smart, or a total boss. It refers to someone who is highly capable or the top dog in their field. (In the Dominican Republic, it implies being a big shot who is respected for their authority or skills.)
My brother is a matatán.
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The act of squatting down to take a shit (refers to the physical posture typically used when using a pit latrine or going outdoors).
Get yourself well aplatao.
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A slang synonym for nothing, used to express a defiant or sassy refusal.
Do you want to help me? No, ñaca.
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A Dominican who knows every trick in the book to screw people over (in Dominican culture, a tiguere is a street-smart hustler, and the suffix -azo makes him a master of the craft).
The tiguerazo is so sly he will sell you out and make you carry the cash. He cons you to your face. He makes you see wonders where there are none. He has you counting your chickens before you even set the eggs to hatch. He will rob the nest in the time it takes you to blink. The tiguerazo takes you for a sucker. Do not lower your guard with that tiguerazo. Do not let him sweet-talk you because he will leave you dazed and wide-mouthed.
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A fool, simpleton, or someone lacking good judgment. It describes a person who is not very bright or acts in a silly, senseless way.
That guy is a mentecato, can you see that he doesn't understand anything?
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An expression used to signal agreement, readiness, or acknowledgment: alright, okay, or bet.
Yala?? (Alright??)
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Describes someone who is hyped, excited, or fully ready for the situation at hand.
We are here, totally pompiado.
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Ready for action, all set, or prepared (derived from the English verb set).
Is everything zetiao for the trip?
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