/Sounds like "pah" (as in "papa") + "LAHN" + "kah" (as in "car")/
An influential connection who helps you get favors, jobs, permits, or paperwork by skipping the line. In Mexico and Colombia, nothing moves without palanca — having a good one is worth more than any college degree.
"He got the position because he has palanca in the government."
"Without palanca you're never gonna get that permit."
/Sounds like "pah" (as in "papa") + "LAHN" + "kah" (as in "car")/
An influential connection who helps you get favors, jobs, permits, or paperwork by skipping the line. In Mexico and Colombia, nothing moves without palanca — having a good one is worth more than any college degree.
"He got the position because he has palanca in the government."
"Without palanca you're never gonna get that permit."
Aguitar
Poner triste o desanimar a alguien, provocarle una tristeza que le baja el ánimo. En México 'aguitarse' es esa tristeza que te deja sin ganas de nada.