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Tag: turbio

Definitions tagged turbio in the street dictionary.

Río Turbio

A river in Venezuela that flows through the city of Barquisimeto and gives its name to the Turbio Valley. It originates in the mountains of Lara state and flows into the Cojedes River. (Mentioning the river is a common way for people from this region to express nostalgia or pride for their home city).

Oh, what a world, Río Turbio!

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movida

A shady maneuver or under-the-table play made to get an advantage or profit.

I heard the mayor pulled off a couple of movidas so he would not have to work for the rest of his life.

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negociado

A corrupt or illegal deal, specifically one involving government officials or the misuse of state resources for private gain.

The president left for France as soon as his term ended because he was afraid all his negociados would come to light.

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Kerner

A person prone to stealing with a shady past, who is very trashy and looks for the easy way out. (In Argentina, this is a derogatory play on the surname Kirchner, used to label someone as corrupt or trashy).

Don't answer, it must be a kerner.

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