milico
A derogatory way to refer to a soldier or military officer (the term carries heavy historical weight in Argentina due to past military dictatorships).
That milico is a total fascist.
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Tag: militar
Definitions tagged militar in the street dictionary.
Argentinamilico
A derogatory term used to refer to a soldier or a member of the armed forces.
That guy is a milico, that is why he is such a moron.
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BoliviaSARNA
A slang term for a young man who has just started his military service (military service is mandatory for young men in Bolivia).
As of tomorrow, I will be a SARNA.
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Comando
A term used to address high ranking police officers (a custom lingering from the military dictatorship era).
A: 'Hey, comando, take it easy on me, man. Look, I was not going that fast, let the ticket slide this time.' B: 'Sir, you were going 90 in a 60 zone...'
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Panamásapo
This is a slang term for a police officer in Venezuela, often used for undercover cops or those acting as informants.
That guy over there is a sapo, watch what you say. / Watch out for that sapo, he is not in uniform, but I have seen him before.
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VenezuelaCirculo Militar
A military social club with locations in every state throughout the country. (These are recreational complexes for members of the armed forces and their families, often featuring hotels, pools, and event venues).
'The Circulo Militar in Maracay is very good' and 'The Circulo Militar in Caracas is huge'
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Fuerte Tiuna
A military base in Caracas and one of the largest in the country, it serves as the primary site for high level meetings and houses various military command centers (it is the main headquarters of the Venezuelan Armed Forces).
Fuerte Tiuna is always full of soldiers. Not just anyone can get into Fuerte Tiuna.
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efectivo
A member of the police or military forces. (In Peru, this term is frequently used to refer to an individual officer rather than just the collective force.)
I ran the red light and a police efectivo pulled me over.
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PerúBotas
A slang term for the military or armed forces, named after their uniform footwear. It is specifically used to refer to the periods of military dictatorship in the country's history (most notably the regime from 1976 to 1983).
When the Botas came to this country, the repression was brutal.
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zorcho
A slang term for a soldier or member of the army, typically referring to a low-ranking recruit.
Those who belong to the national army are called sorcho or zorcho.
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MéxicoBélico
Relating to war. In Mexican slang, it describes someone who acts tough, aggressive, or displays the lifestyle and aesthetic of organized crime (the term is currently popularized by regional music subcultures).
A bélico conflict.
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Comando
A term used for any member of the armed forces, regardless of their specific branch. (In common slang, this is used for any soldier, not just special forces).
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