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/Sounds like "floh" (as in "float") + "reh" (as in "red") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

In Peru, to shower someone with compliments or flattery in order to win them over or get something from them. The person who "florea" is sweet-talking you with an agenda.

Examples

He was laying on the compliments all through dinner just to impress her.

Don't try to butter me up, I'm still not lending you the money.

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/Sounds like "floh" (as in "float") + "reh" (as in "red") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To flatter someone with compliments, showering them with praise to get on their good side or win something. In Colombia and the Southern Cone, florear is calculated charm; you throw the flowers hoping to reap the benefits.

Examples

Te está floreando para que le hagas el favor.

He's flattering you so you'll do him a favor.

He knows how to lay on the charm, that's why he always gets what he wants.

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