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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEH" (as in "set") + "reh" (as in "red")/
Friend, buddy, bro. The quintessential Cuban term for a close friend or trusted companion. You will hear it constantly in Cuba, almost always paired with "¿qué bola?" (what is up?). It carries real warmth, and using it correctly signals you actually know Cuban culture.
“¿Qué bola, acere? How is everything going over there?”
“That buddy of mine really came through for me when I needed it most.”
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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEH" (as in "set") + "reh" (as in "red")/
Friend, buddy, bro. The quintessential Cuban term for a close friend or trusted companion. You will hear it constantly in Cuba, almost always paired with "¿qué bola?" (what is up?). It carries real warmth, and using it correctly signals you actually know Cuban culture.
“¿Qué bola, acere? How is everything going over there?”
“That buddy of mine really came through for me when I needed it most.”
Pillo
A thief, crook, or untrustworthy person with bad intentions. This is the most widespread meaning outside Colombia: someone you shouldn't leave alone with your wallet. In Spain and the Southern Cone, calling someone "pillo" is not a compliment.