Definitions tagged perder in the street dictionary.
In soccer slang, to throw a match or tank a game. It means to lose on purpose, usually due to bribery or external pressure (the bombo is the large bass drum used by Argentine fans, and the expression suggests being sacrificed or set up for a specific result).
There is no way we lost the championship. I think the players went Ir al bombo.
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Used to mean misplacing or losing something, often by putting it or tucking it away somewhere where it is hard to find.
My mom has refundido my calculator who knows where.
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Used to describe someone who keeps vanishing or is hard to locate during a party or social gathering. It compares the person to the start of a roll of clear adhesive tape, which is notoriously difficult to find. (Maracuchos are people from the Venezuelan city of Maracaibo).
Good grief! I was looking for you, but te perdéis más que la puntica de la cinta plástica.
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It means it is not worth wasting time, money, or energy on a lost cause or something that will not yield results. (A zamuro is a black vulture, which is considered inedible, so shooting one is seen as a waste of ammunition.)
Dude, no gastes pólvora en zamuros. Laura is not going to pay any attention to you.
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To miss out on, skip, or fail to show up for an event or opportunity. (Margarita is a famous Caribbean island and a top vacation destination in Venezuela).
Don't worry my friend, I'm not going to pelar your concert. / We are not going to pelar these vacations in Margarita for anything.
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Used to express resignation or indifference when a situation is ruined or a loss is inevitable. It conveys a sense of 'to hell with it' or 'screw it'.
Oh well, Que carajo! I failed the semester. / Que carajo! Go to hell with that one!
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Video game slang used to describe killing someone with a headshot (coco is a common slang term for the head).
Hahaha! Did you see that? Le metí un tiro en el coco and I won.
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Describes someone who is out of it, clueless, or disoriented, typically used for someone with bad aim or poor coordination.
You are alitraneao, get your head straight.
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A vulgar expression used to tell someone that their plans have failed or are going to fail. It is the equivalent of saying someone is screwed or out of luck. The verb can be conjugated in any tense.
Person A: Hell yeah man, that babe Renata is going to the party tomorrow, I am going to get her totally wasted and bang her. Person B: Oh man, I already made plans with her to go to my place and watch a movie after... so te la pelas. Person 1: No fucking way, I studied all night for the damn physics exam. Person 2: You already te la pelaste, the exam is history, man.
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A slang term for the penis.
look at that big Black guy, he is packing a massive toyito, what a bastard
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To lose a bet or a game, typically board games or cards. It is often used in a lighthearted way to describe losing and having to pay for something minor, like a round of drinks (Parchis is a popular Spanish board game similar to Parcheesi).
-You guys palmado, so start paying for the round.
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A snatch, a grab, or the act of yanking something out of someone's hands. (In the Dominican Republic, this is often used for a quick theft or a prank where the person takes the item and shouts a taunt).
They snatch or knock the cell phone out of your hands and tell you: 'Capu and do not bend down.' You just lost your phone.
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