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Tag: pilas

Definitions tagged pilas in the street dictionary.

Ponerse el overol

To set aside one's status or hierarchy and work just as hard as everyone else to reach a goal. (The term refers to the worker's jumpsuit as a symbol of manual labor.)

I don't have any problem: I'll roll up my sleeves, me pongo el overol, and we'll finish the job once and for all.

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Argentinaby DiegoEFE

Ponerse a tiro

To catch up, get up to speed, or get back on track with activities or news that have been delayed or put off.

When I get back from the trip, I will ponerse a tiro with my studies.

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Argentinaby DiegoEFE

chispa

Describes someone who is sharp, quick-witted, and energetic. It refers to a person who is proactive, bright, or on the ball.

Those kids are very chispa. / That buddy is very chispa in all his classes. / I want to be chispa with Daniel.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

engasado

A person who is exceptionally skilled, a pro, or a natural at a specific activity or task.

That guy is an engasado at math.

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Guatemalaby Anónimo