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/Sounds like "PEE" (as in "pea") + "lahs" (as in "lava") + "KOHN" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

Watch out for, be on the lookout for something specific. In Colombia, pilas con is a direct, friendly warning that means you need to pay attention and not let your guard down. It comes from the idea of being charged up like a battery, ready and alert.

Examples

Watch out for that guy, he's trouble.

Be careful in the heat, stay hydrated.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Paraguay
Chake

When your mouth is burning from eating something way too spicy and you need water urgently. Also describes someone who's really angry and worked up, as if the chili went from their stomach straight to their temper.