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/Sounds like "PEE" (as in "pea") + "kah" (as in "car") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

A sly, crafty person who takes advantage of situations with charm and just enough deniability to stay likable. A pícaro doesn't operate like a thug, they work through wit, charisma, and a grin that makes you forget you just got played.

Examples

That sly fox charges you double and somehow convinces you it's fair.

What a little schemer, she already knows how to negotiate!

Regional synonyms

A strong exclamation of surprise, anger, or admiration, depending entirely on context. Used in Argentina, Spain, and Uruguay, this expression is the ultimate wildcard: it works equally well for celebrating a last-minute goal or cursing when you lock your keys inside the house. Context is everything.