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/Sounds like "FLOH" (as in "float") + "hoh" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

A lazy person who refuses to do absolutely anything and would rather lie around staring at the ceiling than be productive. The flojo is a master at coming up with creative excuses to not lift a finger.

Examples

Don't be so flojo, get up and study.

He's so flojo he doesn't even shower on Sundays.

/Sounds like "FLOH" (as in "float") + "hoh" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

A lazy person with no desire to work or make any effort. A flojo always has an excuse ready and will let others carry the load every single time. Common across Mexico and Central America as both an adjective and a noun.

Examples

Don't be lazy, come help set the table before everyone arrives.

That slacker never finishes anything he starts, always leaves things half done.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Vagoneta

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Having a lot of nerve or shameless audacity, doing something bold without a hint of embarrassment. Used in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras, "harta cara" is a regional intensifier that hits even harder than the standard "cara dura."