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/Sounds like "kahn" (as in "car") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Serious trouble or a situation that's burning out of control. In Colombia and Venezuela, "candela" (literally "fire") describes problems that ignite and spread fast. It also refers to a person who stirs up drama wherever they go.
“That business is trouble, don't put your money in there.”
“He got himself into hot water when he said that to the boss in front of everyone.”
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/Sounds like "kahn" (as in "car") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Serious trouble or a situation that's burning out of control. In Colombia and Venezuela, "candela" (literally "fire") describes problems that ignite and spread fast. It also refers to a person who stirs up drama wherever they go.
“That business is trouble, don't put your money in there.”
“He got himself into hot water when he said that to the boss in front of everyone.”
Pelabola
A person who's completely broke, with zero resources and nothing to offer in Venezuela. The pelabola is so flat broke they can't even afford bus fare, and everyone knows their situation because it's painfully obvious.