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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

A tip-off or insider information passed confidentially before something happens. Widely used across Latin America, a pitazo gives you the advantage of knowing before everyone else, whether it is a heads-up about an inspection, a job opening, or any situation where timing matters.

Examples

Someone tipped us off that they're doing inspections tomorrow.

Thanks to the heads-up we got there before everyone else.

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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

The referee's whistle blast that signals the start, a stoppage, or the end of a soccer match. Used across the Spanish-speaking world for the sound that controls the game, and also informally for a tip-off or advance warning.

Examples

The stadium erupted with emotion at the final whistle.

The striker scored right before the opening whistle.

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Meaningless small talk, chattering on and on without saying anything substantial or useful. It's that conversation that fills time and silence but doesn't contribute a single worthwhile idea.