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Bandera de Venezuela
Bandera de Colombia

/pa-re-HE-ro/

In Venezuela and the Caribbean, someone who acts like they're on the same level as someone above them — overstepping their rank without having earned it. Disrespectful overfamiliarity.

Example

"That employee is way too familiar with the boss."

"Don't overstep and respect the hierarchy."

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Jugo de caña de azúcar fresco o ligeramente fermentado, típico de las zonas tropicales de Venezuela, Colombia y Ecuador. Se vende en puestos callejeros donde prensan la caña frente a ti y te lo sirven con hielo.