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/Sounds like the English word "frent" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/
To face a situation or person head-on without backing down in Colombia. Someone who "frentea" steps up and deals with the problem directly instead of avoiding it.
“We need to face this and talk to the boss once and for all.”
“The guy stood his ground and didn't back down.”
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/Sounds like the English word "frent" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/
To face a situation or person head-on without backing down in Colombia. Someone who "frentea" steps up and deals with the problem directly instead of avoiding it.
“We need to face this and talk to the boss once and for all.”
“The guy stood his ground and didn't back down.”
Chamullento
A smooth talker and chronic liar who makes up stories to impress or wriggle out of trouble in Chile. Nobody believes a "chamullento" anymore, but they keep spinning tales with a straight face.