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Bandera de Colombia

/Sounds like "es" (as in "essay") + "ca" (as in "car") + "mo" (as in "mocha") + "so" (as in "solo")/

A suspicious, distrustful person who is always on guard and never takes anything at face value. In Colombia, calling someone "escamoso" means they have a sixth sense for detecting scams and lies, they question everything and are nearly impossible to fool.

Example

"No seas tan escamoso, nadie te va a robar. -> Don't be so paranoid, nobody is going to rob you."

"Ese man es bien escamoso, no le cree a nadie. -> That guy is super suspicious, he doesn't believe anyone."

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Regional synonyms:

Expresión de advertencia que significa cuidado, ojo, ponte alerta. En México se grita para avisar de un peligro inmediato o que alguien tenga precaución.