Definitions tagged respeto in the street dictionary.
To whisper or talk in hushed tones between two or more people so that others can only hear a murmur, usually to share secrets or gossip.
These friends do nothing but CUCHICHEAR all day. / Stop the CUCHICHEAR, it is disrespectful when there are more of us in the meeting.
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A way to ask that things go smoothly without drama, silly excuses, or anyone failing to meet their obligations. It is a friendly but firm request to keep things professional and avoid complications (comiquitas is the Venezuelan term for cartoons, here implying childish behavior or nonsense).
Today we have to put the whole choreography together, so no quiero show ni comiquitas. / Heads up, no quiero show ni comiquitas in my company. / I am leaving the car with you for that engine job, but no quiero show ni comiquitas tomorrow.
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A stand-up person who acts in good faith, with integrity and respect for others. (In Argentina, milk is used metaphorically to describe a person's character or intentions).
Yeah. The guy is great. Approachable, buenaleche. You will not have any problems.
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A unique type of joy that possesses its own distinct character or personality.
My children are my greatest KADACANA.
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An expression used to justify taking a firm or drastic action to teach someone a lesson. It signals that one is asserting their worth or authority so the other person learns to show proper respect and stops taking them for granted.
Stop texting that guial, pa' que respete. Let her text you if she wants to talk (guial is a Panamanian term for a girl or young woman, derived from the English word). I am going to give you two hits with my flip-flop, pa' que respete.
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Derived from the English word respect, this is an expression of high regard or admiration for a special person or an inspiring figure. (Mother's Day is a major national holiday in Panama and a frequent occasion for such tributes).
"A Rispect for all the moms on Mother's Day!" : "A Rispect for those people fighting for their dreams!"
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A person who lacks values and basic decency. Being a chopo is not defined by your clothes, social status, or the music you like; it is about a total lack of respect for others (in the Dominican Republic, while often used to call someone tacky or low-class, the term specifically describes someone who acts like they have no upbringing).
When a man is on the street catcalling a woman, he is being disrespectful and is therefore a chopo. It also applies to someone who badmouths or insults others.
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In Venezuelan social context, respeto refers to the mutual recognition of rights and duties that allows for coexistence. While authorities often use phrases like (Respeta the rules), specifically in public systems like the Caracas Metro, the term implies that breaking a rule is not an offense against the rule itself, but an act of disrespect toward other citizens who share the space. It emphasizes that while laws are followed or broken, only people can be shown or denied respeto.
You hear it in legal or traffic contexts: Respeta the laws. But how do you offend a law? You simply disobey or ignore it. However, if I insult you or your family, that behavior is a true lack of respeto toward your integrity as a person in society.
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A shortening of su colega (your buddy), used by the cani or calorro subcultures in Spain, especially in the south, to refer to a friend or associate. (Canis and calorros are youth subcultures typically associated with urban outskirts and specific slang). The feminine form is suka.
How is it going Suko? Grab the white stuff Suko.
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To address someone using the informal 'tu'. In the Dominican Republic, it is considered a sign of disrespect when used with elders or people in positions of authority, such as parents, teachers, or bosses. These situations require the formal 'usted' to maintain proper social boundaries.
- Prof, so tu want us to hand in that homework tomorrow? - Kid, show more respect, you and I are not equals so do not tutes me, you address me as 'usted' next time.
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