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/Sounds like the English word "palt" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art") + "seh" (as in "set")/
To feel embarrassed, extremely uncomfortable, or out of place in a situation. In Peru and Chile it comes from 'palta' (embarrassment) and describes that awkward feeling when you want to disappear.
“I felt so awkward when he said that in front of everyone.”
“Don't be embarrassed, just go and ask.”
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To feel embarrassed, extremely uncomfortable, or out of place in a situation. In Peru and Chile it comes from 'palta' (embarrassment) and describes that awkward feeling when you want to disappear.
“I felt so awkward when he said that in front of everyone.”
“Don't be embarrassed, just go and ask.”
Boletear
To publicly expose or embarrass someone by revealing their secrets, lies, or failures in front of others. When someone boletea you, they put you on blast and all you can do is stand there and take the shame. Common in Mexico and Colombia.