Colombia
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Colombia
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In all of Latin America, a child or person who goes to tattle to the authorities at the slightest problem. The acusetas always knows more than they should and never keeps a secret.
To make a fool of oneself in public by saying or doing something inappropriate, wrong, or clumsy, resulting in visible embarrassment. It is one of the most universal and unavoidable experiences of human social life.
To be completely absorbed or carried away by something, often to the point of losing touch with reality. It can also mean to imagine or fantasize excessively, or to have an intense experience, whether positive or negative. Additionally, it can describe getting lost in thoughts or situations.
Work, a job, or labor in Colombia — what you go to every day to pay the bills. Camello literally means camel, an animal famous for endurance under heavy loads, which says everything about how Colombians view their work. It's not glamorous, but it pays.
In all of Latin America, a person or situation used strategically to reach a higher goal. The trampolín serves its purpose and then you're on your own.