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/Sounds like "PREE" (as in "pretty") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

In Puerto Rico, an attitude of thinking you are better than everyone else - a vibe of unearned superiority and showing off. Someone with priva walks around with a big ego that nobody asked for.

Examples

That guy has a priva nobody can stand.

Drop the priva, you are not all that.

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/Sounds like "PREE" (as in "pretty") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

Informal Spanish slang for alcohol or booze in general. "Traer la priva" means you are in charge of the drinks for the hangout.

Examples

I'll bring the priva and you bring the snacks.

The priva ran out, someone go get more.

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A favor, a kind act, or help given at exactly the right moment. In Mexico, asking for an 'aliviane' is asking someone to come through for you, a ride to the airport, covering for you at work, lending you money when you're short. When someone gives you an aliviane, you remember it.