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/pe-le-CHAR/

To improve financially or in general after a rough and tight period. In Colombia and Venezuela saying someone 'ya pelechó' is celebrating that things turned around and they're no longer scraping by.

Example

"Since he got that job he's really improved."

"We finally turned it around, now we can pay rent without stress."

Regional synonyms:

Comer botanas, snacks o aperitivos mientras se toma algo o se platica con amigos en México. Es ese ritual sagrado de picar entre comidas que convierte cualquier reunión casual en una sesión de antojitos compartidos.