A medio palo
To leave something half-done or to quit in the middle of a task without finishing it.
Yesterday you left your homework a medio palo.
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Tag: pendiente
Definitions tagged pendiente in the street dictionary.
Hondurasnpi
Abbreviation for ni pendiente de interesarme, used to express that you have absolutely no idea about something or that you could not care less.
Did you see that Luis is dating Maria? NPI, I do not know anything. / Did you hear Gabriel bought a car? I do not care, NPI.
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Venezuelapilas
To pay close attention, be on your guard, or stay alert regarding a specific situation or thing.
Carlos, pilas with that pot, it has boiling water. / Pilas with the teacher, he is watching you.
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Va pendiente
Used to confirm a plan or to say that you will stay on top of a pending matter. It is a way of saying, I will keep that in mind, or, it is a deal.
Remember we are doing the work on Tuesday... Of course, va pendiente. / Call me on Saturday and we will set a plan... va pendiente then.
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Moca
A person who is constantly alert, on the lookout, or suspicious of their surroundings. (Being moca means keeping your guard up to avoid being caught off guard or tricked).
Bro, you have to stay moca, you never know what could happen.
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República DominicanaMuralla
(Adj.) Used for a woman who misses absolutely nothing and lets no detail get past her, often in the context of catching people in the act or being aware of everything going on.
See, I knew what you were up to. That is why they call me the Muralla.
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Soga
A thick, strong rope or cord used for various tasks like jumping rope, tying things down, or towing a vehicle. (In the Dominican Republic, the term is standard for both heavy-duty rope and the ropes used in children's games).
Bring the Soga because we're going to jump rope. Get the Soga to tow Juan's car.
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Arete
Earring or jewelry for the ear. Primarily worn by women, but tigueres (a Dominican term for street-smart or savvy men) wear them now too.
Those aretes look so gay on that guy. If he only knew how he looked.
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