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Tag: orgullo

Definitions tagged orgullo in the street dictionary.

ECHONEARSE

To brag or show off something one owns or knows, doing so with a sense of superiority and arrogance rather than humility. (In Venezuela, it refers to acting like a big shot or a show-off).

Here comes this guy to ECHONEARSE here. / I earned the manager position thanks to all my degrees that none of you here could ever have.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

pedir la escupidera

To chicken out, back down, or lose one's nerve. It is also used when someone has to swallow their pride and come crawling back to ask for help or mercy after being arrogant. (An escupidera is a spittoon; the phrase implies being in a vulnerable or defeated state).

That idiot acted like a big shot and ended up pidiendo la escupidera.

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Argentinaby DiegoEFE

Chapear

To show off or flex something new, stylish, and high value to impress others or gain social status.

This guy already came here to chapear his car. / This buddy has not stopped trying to chapear his girlfriend.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Forondo

Someone who is very proud of themselves or full of themselves, often showing a sense of smug satisfaction.

I feel forondo about myself : You have too much forondo.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

PIQUETE

The swagger, style, or cocky attitude someone has when they know they look good or think they are hot stuff. It refers to a specific way of carrying oneself with confidence or arrogance (often associated with urban fashion and reggaeton culture in Puerto Rico).

Damn, look at the PIQUETE that girl has when she walks. Juan walked by with such a PIQUETE that he did not even say hi to anyone.

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Puerto Ricoby Anónimo

Complejo de Caonabo

The opposite of the complejo de Guacanagarix, referring to a blind chauvinism where one believes everything in the Dominican Republic is superior, rejecting any social self-criticism. (Named after Caonabo, a Taino chief who resisted the Spanish, symbolizing fierce local pride.)

we ain't got no education but we'll pump three slugs into you hahahaha you scrub prrrrra

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República Dominicanaby Individuo

Orgullo Gay

The sense of dignity and self-worth felt by the gay community. It represents being visible everywhere, living one's reality under the rainbow flag, and the demand for respected rights and social acceptance without discrimination.

I feel very Orgullo Gay, I am a person like any other!

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo