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Bandera de Colombia

/Sounds like 'yan-teh-AR'/

In Colombia, to cry excessively and non-stop, especially over something that doesn't fully warrant it. The person who llantea has essentially turned crying into a competitive sport.

Example

"She's been sobbing all afternoon over that pointless argument."

"Stop bawling already — it's over and done with."

Regional synonyms:

Guiso de carne condimentado con chiles y especias, originario de Jalisco. Se come en tacos, consomé o como plato principal y es uno de los platillos más adictivos de México.