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Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Chile

/Sounds like 'AHB-lahr en PLAH-tah'/

To speak clearly and directly, without beating around the bush or using indirect language. In Colombia, speaking plainly is considered the most honest approach.

Example

"Let's speak plainly: the project isn't working."

"If you speak plainly to me, I'll respond plainly."

Regional synonyms:

Mujer de clase alta o que aparenta serlo, generalmente asociada con ropa de marca, gustos caros y actitud presumida en Argentina. Se nota desde lejos por cómo habla, dónde come y los lugares que frecuenta.