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Tag: viveza

Definitions tagged viveza in the street dictionary.

cundería

A blend of street-smarts, shady maneuvers, and a total lack of scruples. (Often used to describe the aggressive and lawless way people navigate the urban hustle).

Public transport drivers roam the streets with such cundería.

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Criollada

The act of gaming the system or using clever trickery to bypass laws and social norms. (In Peru, this describes an opportunistic mindset where being street-smart is used to gain an unfair advantage).

Our country does not progress because criollada is everywhere.

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avivada

A clever and simple move used to get a quick advantage or get ahead. (In Argentina, this is often associated with viveza criolla, the habit of using street-smarts to bypass norms for personal benefit.)

You already pulled an avivada. It is just that I really wanted to listen to this radio station.

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