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A cowardly person in Spain who backs down at the first problem or is afraid of everything. The cagueta always has an excuse to avoid taking risks.
“Don't be a coward and tell him what you think right now.”
“He chickened out with bungee jumping, a total coward.”
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "GEH" (as in "get") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
In Spain, a coward who avoids confrontation, stays quiet to avoid commitment, and never speaks up when the situation calls for it. A cagüeta knows what they think but will not say it out loud if there is any risk of pushback.
“No seas cagüeta y dile directamente lo que piensas.”
“Don't be a coward, just tell him directly what you think.”
“Es un cagüeta, nunca opina en las reuniones para no comprometerse.”
“He's a coward, he never shares his opinion in meetings just to stay safe.”
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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "GEH" (as in "get") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
A cowardly person in Spain who backs down at the first problem or is afraid of everything. The cagueta always has an excuse to avoid taking risks.
“Don't be a coward and tell him what you think right now.”
“He chickened out with bungee jumping, a total coward.”
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "GEH" (as in "get") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
In Spain, a coward who avoids confrontation, stays quiet to avoid commitment, and never speaks up when the situation calls for it. A cagüeta knows what they think but will not say it out loud if there is any risk of pushback.
“No seas cagüeta y dile directamente lo que piensas.”
“Don't be a coward, just tell him directly what you think.”
“Es un cagüeta, nunca opina en las reuniones para no comprometerse.”
“He's a coward, he never shares his opinion in meetings just to stay safe.”
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To know someone's flaws and weak points, to know exactly how that person is, complete with all their faults. Real knowledge means knowing both strengths and cracks.