Aguja
Broke or penniless. (In Peru, the word misio is a common synonym for this state).
I am Aguja, they have not paid me.
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Tag: misio
Definitions tagged misio in the street dictionary.
Perúpatear latas
To be unemployed and out of money. (The phrase refers to the image of someone wandering the streets with nothing to do because they have no job.)
My dad has been pateando latas for three months now.
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ni para el té
An expression meaning to be completely broke or financially wiped out. (In Peru, tea is a very basic, inexpensive staple, so not having money for it signifies having absolutely nothing left).
After buying the car, I don't have ni para el té.
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no tener ni un cobre
To be completely broke or without a cent (referring to copper coins, which were historically the lowest value of currency).
I can't ask my parents for money because they do not have ni un cobre.
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muca
A slang term used to describe being broke or completely out of money.
After paying this month's rent I ended up totally muca.
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Aguja
Means being completely broke, penniless, or out of money.
Don't ask me for money, I'm aguja.
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