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/Sounds like "bee" (as in "bee") + "YEH" (as in "yes") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean, money in general, not just paper currency. Having billete means being financially well-off and able to spend.

Examples

With that job, the good money is coming in.

I don't have billete this week, wait until Friday.

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Regional synonyms

Embarrassment, awkwardness, or an uncomfortable situation in front of others. In Peru it's the go-to word for that cringe-worthy feeling when you want to disappear.