Definitions tagged oficio in the street dictionary.
A common expression used to describe the routine downsides, minor setbacks, or occupational hazards that are expected as part of a specific job or activity.
- Look, your hands are rough. - Well... they are the gajes del oficio.
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To vigorously sweep or scrub a specific area with a broom to ensure it is thoroughly clean. (Commonly refers to scrubbing hard floors with soapy water and a stiff broom).
Escobilla that well, look how dirty it is. | Get to work on the housework, escobille the house a bit, aren't you ashamed to live in this filth?
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A side hustle, gig, or temporary job used to earn extra income outside of regular work.
'I can't go on Saturday, a camaron came up' | 'If you're short on cash, look for a camaron, I can't keep lending you money.'
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A state of boredom or having nothing better to do, often leading to a restless or annoying mood (in Colombia, the word is an acronym for ganas de joder, meaning the urge to mess with people).
I have nothing to do, I have total Gadejo.
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