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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "LEER" (as in "lead") + "AH" (as in "art") + "FLOH" (as in "float") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

To overcome a crisis, to recover from a difficult situation, or to return to normal after a complicated moment. In the Río de la Plata region, to come to the surface requires effort but always gives hope.

Examples

After the bankruptcy, it took two years for the business to come back to life.

With this contract, the business can come back to life.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Venezuela
Pelechar

In Colombia, an older man you respect and feel affection for. Does not have to be a relative: any elder from the neighborhood or community qualifies. The cucho is a fixture of the block, usually with stories and wisdom to offer.