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Bandera de Argentina

/kam-PA-na/

The lookout — the person posted to watch for police while others do something illegal. In Argentine street culture, the 'campana' (literally 'bell') is an essential role: they ring the alarm, the crew reacts. If the campana fails, everyone gets caught.

Example

"He was the lookout while they broke in."

"A good lookout is worth more than three thieves."

Regional synonyms:

Prisa, urgencia por hacer algo rápido. En Colombia es la palabra estándar para decir que llevas prisa, y "yo afán no tengo" es la frase perfecta para frenar a alguien que te apura.