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/pom-BE-ro/

A mythological creature from Paraguayan folklore that lives in the forest and protects nature. The Pombero moves invisibly, whistles eerily, and is blamed for things that go wrong in the wild. Parents tell children about him to keep them from wandering into the forest alone.

Example

"Don't go into the forest at night — the Pombero will get you."

"My grandfather swore he once heard the Pombero whistling near the river."

Regional synonyms:

Negocio turbio o trampa para obtener algo de forma deshonesta. Se usa para hablar de maniobras poco éticas, desde tranzas políticas hasta trampitas en el trabajo.