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/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "hah" (as in "hard") + "roh" (as in "row") + "BRAH" (as in "bra") + "boh" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

A street-smart, cunning person who knows how to navigate any situation and always comes out on top. In Venezuela, a pájaro bravo knows every trick in the book and always lands on their feet.

Examples

That pájaro bravo already has the deal set up without anyone finding out.

Don't mess with him, he's a pájaro bravo.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Abeja
Bandera de México
Cábula

A hot broth made from fish head or bones, lemon, and chili. In Peru, chilcano is the most popular morning-after hangover remedy: warm, restorative, and deeply comforting. Served at cevicherías and market stalls from early morning for those who had a long night.