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Pila
/Sounds like "PEE" (as in "pea") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Meaning
A lot or plenty in Colombia, used as an intensifier to emphasize large quantities. It's interchangeable with 'resto' and adds that Colombian flavor to everyday speech.
Examples
“I have a lot of homework to do.”
“She knows a ton about that topic.”
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Pila
/Sounds like "PEE" (as in "pea") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Meaning
In Uruguay, a sharp, street-smart, or quick-witted person who picks things up fast and doesn't get fooled easily. Being "pila" is a compliment for mental agility.
Examples
“That kid is really sharp, she got it all on the first try.”
“Be smart and don't believe everything that salesman tells you.”
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Pila
/Sounds like "PEE" (as in "pea") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Meaning
A lot or plenty in Colombia, used as an intensifier to emphasize large quantities. It's interchangeable with 'resto' and adds that Colombian flavor to everyday speech.
Examples
“I have a lot of homework to do.”
“She knows a ton about that topic.”
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Pila
/Sounds like "PEE" (as in "pea") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Meaning
In Uruguay, a sharp, street-smart, or quick-witted person who picks things up fast and doesn't get fooled easily. Being "pila" is a compliment for mental agility.
Examples
“That kid is really sharp, she got it all on the first try.”
“Be smart and don't believe everything that salesman tells you.”
Regional synonyms
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Planazo
An amazing plan or proposal, something that sounds really fun and exciting. In Spain it's thrown out with enthusiasm when someone suggests something great.