Venezuela
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Venezuela
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A person with a messy, unkempt appearance who doesn't care at all how they look to others. In Venezuela jurungo describes someone who looks dirty, badly dressed, or like they haven't slept properly in several days.
A serious problem or difficult situation that got way too complicated to solve easily. In Colombia and Venezuela when there's cacao it means something went very wrong and fixing it is going to take real effort.
A hard smack with a belt, strap, or flexible switch that stings and leaves a mark. In Colombia and Venezuela the fuetazo is the classic old-school punishment when a child pushed things too far.
Bad luck, a negative karma that follows you when everything goes wrong without apparent reason. In Colombia and Venezuela, having bad leche means being in a streak where nothing works, even when you try your best.
An alcahuete is a man who covers up or facilitates someone else's problems due to personal interest or complicity, often found in Colombia and Venezuela where they know everything but stay silent because it suits them.