Colombia
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Colombia
All expressions
To barely pass or scrape by, often by a narrow margin, barely meeting the minimum requirements.
Nothing — zilch, zero, the empty-handed result of something that didn't work out. Giving someone the mamola in Mexico means they walked away with nothing, and saying 'mamola' dismisses a request or expectation with firm finality.
To scold someone harshly, rip into them, or give them a thorough chewing-out. In Colombia, when someone monta you, they're laying into you with everything they've got — loudly, directly, and probably in front of others.
To criticize someone mercilessly and publicly, often destroying their reputation or work. This kind of criticism can be very hurtful.
A laborer who hauls heavy sacks and loads at market plazas — the informal porter whose back keeps the market economy moving. In Colombia, coteros are a fixture of traditional markets, doing physically brutal work for modest pay.