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/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "nah" (as in "nacho") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "TOH" (as in "toll") + "dah" (as in "dart") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "BEE" (as in "bee") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A lifelong friend, someone you have known since childhood and shared everything with. In Venezuela, "pana de toda la vida" goes beyond just "best friend" - it describes a bond so deep that no explanation is needed between the two of you. You have already lived it all together.

Examples

That's my lifelong friend, we have known each other since we were five.

With my lifelong friend, there are no secrets.

Regional synonyms

Something shameless, outrageous, or completely over any acceptable limit. In Mexico when something "no tiene madre" there is a mix of disbelief and indignation. The phrase is a strong expression of moral outrage at behavior that crosses every line.