/Sounds like 'poh-NEH-seh BWOH-thoh'/
To be alert, attentive, and ready to act, often in a situation that requires caution or vigilance. In Mexico and Colombia, being on high alert means being aware of your surroundings and prepared to respond.
"Be careful, there are pickpockets in that area."
"He was on high alert and couldn't be deceived."
/Sounds like 'poh-NEH-seh BWOH-thoh'/
To be alert, attentive, and ready to act, often in a situation that requires caution or vigilance. In Mexico and Colombia, being on high alert means being aware of your surroundings and prepared to respond.
"Be careful, there are pickpockets in that area."
"He was on high alert and couldn't be deceived."
Afán
Prisa, urgencia por hacer algo rápido. En Colombia es la palabra estándar para decir que llevas prisa, y "yo afán no tengo" es la frase perfecta para frenar a alguien que te apura.