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Bandera de España

/Sounds like 'al AL-bah'/

To be aware, awake, and conscious of what's happening around you. In Spain, 'estar al alba' means not to be fooled and to keep your eyes wide open.

Example

"Stay alert, there are people here who can rob you."

"He wasn't alert and they got him."

Regional synonyms:

Bailar de manera sensual y provocativa al ritmo del reggaetón, o tener una actitud desinhibida y atrevida. Es la acción de dejarse llevar por el bellaqueo.