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Bandera de Colombia

/ka-li-KAN-to/

Something extremely solid, well-built and reliable that won't crumble under any pressure. In Colombia, saying something is made of 'calicanto' is the highest praise for work, a friendship, or a person.

Example

"That friendship is made of calicanto — nothing can break it."

"They built the house of calicanto, meant to last forever."

Regional synonyms:

Mujer de clase alta o que aparenta serlo, generalmente asociada con ropa de marca, gustos caros y actitud presumida en Argentina. Se nota desde lejos por cómo habla, dónde come y los lugares que frecuenta.