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/Sounds like 'pee-ROH-po'/

A compliment, usually about someone's looks, said out loud in public or on the street. Piropos range from poetic and clever to ridiculous and over-the-top — they're a cultural tradition with varying receptions.

Example

"He threw her a compliment and she blushed."

"Catcalling isn't really done much anymore."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Estado de aburrimiento total, no tener absolutamente nada que hacer ni plan alguno. En Colombia 'desparche' es lo opuesto a 'parche' (reunión con amigos).