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/Sounds like "poh" (as in "port") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

To put on a stone-faced expression, totally blank, giving nothing away emotionally. In Spain, ponerse cara de palo is a deliberate move: you school your face into neutral and refuse to react, no matter what's happening.

Examples

Ponte cara de palo cuando te pregunten para no delatarte.

Put on a poker face when they ask so you don't give yourself away.

He put on a stone face when they gave him the news.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Careto

W

Bandera de México
Bandera de Colombia
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A victory, triumph, or achievement worth celebrating. It comes from the English word 'Win' and is used as a reaction when something goes incredibly well or someone does something admirable.