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/Sounds like "leh" (as in "let") + "BAHN" (as in "bar") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In Peru, a successful pickup or hookup at a party or outing: the moment someone catches your interest and you make it happen. Tener buen levante means you have the charm to make it click fast.

Examples

Last night at the party he pulled off a legendary levante.

That guy always scores, he's got levante for sure.

Regional synonyms

Hold on, slow down, take it easy. In Mexico, suave is the chillest way to tell someone to pump the brakes, whether you are trying to calm down a heated moment or just asking someone not to rush.