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Bandera de Colombia

/PEN-tee-kah/

Something small but very elegant and well put together that looks perfect in presentation. In Colombia, a 'pintica' is that detail that makes something humble look high-end without costing much.

Example

"That apartment is a 'pintica,' small but very well decorated."

"That simple dress was a 'pintica' when she wore it."

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Regional synonyms:

Resaca o malestar del día después de beber demasiado alcohol. En Chile y España es esa sensación horrible de dolor de cabeza y náuseas que te hace jurar que nunca vas a volver a tomar.