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/Sounds like "PYE" + "lahs" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

Tough luck, you're done for, or a situation that has gone irreparably wrong. In Colombia and Venezuela, "pailas" is the resigned declaration that something failed, you are out of options, or the universe is simply not on your side today. It can be said about yourself or about a situation.

Examples

He got completely screwed with that business deal.

Tough luck! I missed the bus and now I'm going to be late.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Macana
Bandera de Perú
Leche

The vibe and energy for going out at night. In Spain, a city or person "with marcha" has a buzzing night scene and the drive to enjoy it until dawn. Madrid is famous for its marcha, where nights start late and end at sunrise.