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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "oh" (as in "oh")/
A young person, kid, or guy in Panama. The most common everyday word for referring to a young person in Panamanian speech.
“That kid is the one who plays football really well.”
“Young people nowadays are glued to their phones.”
/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "oh" (as in "oh")/
Boyfriend, crush, or the person you're in a relationship with in Colombia and Panama. It's the youthful, no-nonsense way to refer to your partner when talking to friends about your love life.
“Here comes Laura with her new pelao, they look good together.”
“Do you have a pelao yet or are you still single?”
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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "oh" (as in "oh")/
A young person, kid, or guy in Panama. The most common everyday word for referring to a young person in Panamanian speech.
“That kid is the one who plays football really well.”
“Young people nowadays are glued to their phones.”
/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "oh" (as in "oh")/
Boyfriend, crush, or the person you're in a relationship with in Colombia and Panama. It's the youthful, no-nonsense way to refer to your partner when talking to friends about your love life.
“Here comes Laura with her new pelao, they look good together.”
“Do you have a pelao yet or are you still single?”
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Manito
An affectionate diminutive of 'brother' or close friend in Mexico, the Mexican way of saying 'bro' with warmth and familiarity. It's how you greet your buddy with genuine affection.