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/FAI-te/

A neighborhood tough guy who acts aggressively to intimidate others. In Ecuador and Peru, the 'faite' is always looking for a fight and brags about being the hardest one around — even though nobody believes it.

Example

"That tough guy from school picks on everyone."

"Stop acting tough — nobody's scared of you here."

Regional synonyms:

Robar protagonismo, salir siempre en el centro de la foto o atención. El que come cámara no puede estar de perfil.