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Bandera de Colombia

/Sounds like 'sa-ka-KWEN-tas'/

In Colombia, someone who only shows up when there's something to gain or when the hard work is already done — exploiting others' effort without contributing a single thing. Never around when needed, always there to collect.

Example

"That freeloader wasn't around the whole project and now wants his share."

"Don't be a freeloader — contribute from the very beginning."

Regional synonyms:

Mentira, verso, cuento chino o historia completamente falsa en Paraguay. Algo que alguien dice para engañar, impresionar o hacerse el interesante cuando la realidad es mucho menos emocionante.