Chile
All expressions
Chile
All expressions
To exaggerate a minor problem to the point of making it seem like a catastrophic issue, often for dramatic effect.
A referee's whistle signaling the start, end, or a foul in a soccer game. It can also refer to a privileged piece of information or a timely warning.
Someone completely crazy, unpredictable, and lacking self-control, used across the Spanish-speaking world
To pass the buck, to dodge responsibility by pushing it onto someone else. Like tossing a ball to the next person so you do not have to deal with it. Common in Argentina and Uruguay when talking about people who avoid taking ownership of a problem.
Drunk, wasted, having had too many drinks. In Chile, "curado" is the standard, casual way to say someone is drunk. It is not particularly vulgar or dramatic, just a straightforward description of someone who has had more alcohol than they should have.