Chile
All expressions
Chile
All expressions
Psychological manipulation where someone systematically makes you doubt your own perception, memory, and sanity. It's the most subtle and damaging form of emotional abuse because it convinces you that you're the problem, not the manipulator.
A board fixed to the wall for placing decorative objects, books, or plants. That small shelf that organizes and decorates at the same time — the favorite of anyone wanting to use every available inch of wall space.
The front cover that protects the car engine in Argentina, Chile, and Spain. What you lift when something's wrong and suspicious smoke comes out, hoping it's nothing serious or expensive to fix.
The rear storage space of a car for luggage, bags, and whatever else you need to transport. That compartment that's never big enough when you go on a trip and you always end up forcing the lid shut.
Estar alerta, atento y con los ojos bien abiertos ante posibles peligros o engaños. Cuando alguien te dice 'mosca' o 'ponte mosca' te está advirtiendo que abras los ojos porque algo sospechoso está pasando.