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/Sounds like "mahn" (as in "mark") + "dah" (as in "dart") + "MAHS" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

In Colombia, the top dog: the person who gives the orders and has the final word in any group, company, or place. Nobody questions the mandamás.

Examples

Talk to the mandamás if you want that sorted out.

She's the mandamás here, everyone else is just filling space.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, to faint or suddenly lose consciousness, usually from a strong shock or the heat. Someone who "se priva" goes blank for a few seconds.