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/ahl-kah-WAY-tay — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/

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.

Example

"The dad is an alcahuete for his son's mischief."

"Don't be an alcahuete and speak up."

Regional synonyms:

Guiso de carne condimentado con chiles y especias, originario de Jalisco. Se come en tacos, consomé o como plato principal y es uno de los platillos más adictivos de México.