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/Sounds like the English word "pastel" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To beat around the bush, dodge the truth, or give deliberately vague non-answers. In Venezuela, a "pastelero" is someone who always has a different story for each person. The word comes from "pastel," something that looks solid but turns out to be hollow inside.

Examples

Stop dodging the question and tell us what really happened.

That guy was stringing everyone along and nobody caught on until afterward.

Word family

A young, attractive girl in Venezuela, an affectionate diminutive of "jeva" used to refer to a girl you like or your girlfriend. Common casual slang among Venezuelan guys.