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In Colombia, it means being well-behaved, responsible, and diligent. Nothing to do with legal judgments: when a Colombian mom tells you "sea juicioso," she's telling you to behave yourself and not mess things up. It's the ultimate Colombian mom word, loaded with expectations.
“Has he been doing his homework? The teacher asked.”
“Be good, mijo, don't go out partying on a weeknight.”
/Sounds like "hwee" + "SYOH" + "soh" (as in "solo")/
In Colombia, someone who is responsible, disciplined, and keeps their nose clean. Being juicioso is the highest compliment a Colombian parent or boss can give: it means you follow through, cause no drama, and can be fully trusted.
“Mijo, sea juicioso y no se quede por ahí hasta tarde.”
“Son, be responsible and do not stay out late.”
“Ella es muy juiciosa, siempre entrega todo antes de tiempo.”
“She is very disciplined, she always hands everything in ahead of schedule.”
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/Sounds like "hwee" + "SYOH" + "soh" (as in "solo")/
In Colombia, it means being well-behaved, responsible, and diligent. Nothing to do with legal judgments: when a Colombian mom tells you "sea juicioso," she's telling you to behave yourself and not mess things up. It's the ultimate Colombian mom word, loaded with expectations.
“Has he been doing his homework? The teacher asked.”
“Be good, mijo, don't go out partying on a weeknight.”
/Sounds like "hwee" + "SYOH" + "soh" (as in "solo")/
In Colombia, someone who is responsible, disciplined, and keeps their nose clean. Being juicioso is the highest compliment a Colombian parent or boss can give: it means you follow through, cause no drama, and can be fully trusted.
“Mijo, sea juicioso y no se quede por ahí hasta tarde.”
“Son, be responsible and do not stay out late.”
“Ella es muy juiciosa, siempre entrega todo antes de tiempo.”
“She is very disciplined, she always hands everything in ahead of schedule.”
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Trampa
Cheating on your partner, the act of being unfaithful. In Mexico and much of Latin America, 'trampa' literally means trap, but in relationship context it's the ultimate betrayal. Getting caught in the trampa is the stuff of telenovela drama.