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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

Show-off energy, acting cool or pretending to be something you are not to impress others. In Puerto Rico, guille is the performative swagger of someone trying way too hard with little to back it up.