Definitions tagged revisar in the street dictionary.
To scope out your surroundings or scan the perimeter. Analyzing the environment to look for potential trouble or good opportunities.
A: 'Bro, chequea el área and the girl you see staring at you, take her out to dance.' B: 'Alright, man. But I don't know how to dance, dude...'
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To feel out a situation, test the waters, or gauge the possibilities before making a move. (Note: guial is a common Panamanian term for a girl, derived from the English word girl).
A: 'So you ask the girl out and then you tantear to see if she likes you or not.' B: 'And where should I take her, let's see?'
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To look over, verify, or monitor a task or situation (this is a common Mexicanism derived from the English verb to check).
Let me checo and I will let you know. Remember to checar your bank account. We are checando the exams to provide an answer.
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To look into someone's life through social media to see their interests, activities, and social circle. It is used to get to know someone via their online profiles for professional reasons or potential friendships.
I had to Stalkear Pedro's profile so I could get him a gift he would actually like.
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To check, review, or verify something (this is a common anglicism in Panama due to historical US influence).
Let me chequear and I will let you know | Did you chequear what I told you?
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To snoop through, search, or rummage through someone's belongings without their permission.
Stop raquetearme my purse. Don't raquetees me.
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To see someone or something at a later time. It is a casual way to say see you later or catch you later.
We will chequeamos later!
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To rummage through, poke around, or mess with things, especially out of curiosity. It describes the act of digging through belongings or looking for something by rooting around.
I am jurungando your closet. Jurunga in the drawer to see if you find it.
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To take a quick look, peek at something, or scope something out discreetly.
I am going to relojear the warehouse to see if there are any boxes left.
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