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/Sounds like "SEHR" (as in "set") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "FYAHR"/
In Spain, to be genuinely trustworthy and reliable, a person whose word is their bond and who consistently follows through on what they say. High praise in a culture that values loyalty.
“Ese mecánico es de fiar, nunca te cobra de más ni inventa problemas.”
“That mechanic is someone you can trust, he never overcharges or makes up problems.”
“No es de fiar, ya lo ha demostrado más de una vez.”
“He is not trustworthy, he has proven that more than once.”
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/Sounds like "SEHR" (as in "set") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "FYAHR"/
In Spain, to be genuinely trustworthy and reliable, a person whose word is their bond and who consistently follows through on what they say. High praise in a culture that values loyalty.
“Ese mecánico es de fiar, nunca te cobra de más ni inventa problemas.”
“That mechanic is someone you can trust, he never overcharges or makes up problems.”
“No es de fiar, ya lo ha demostrado más de una vez.”
“He is not trustworthy, he has proven that more than once.”
Carrilla
Teasing, roasting, or making fun of someone in a playful way in Mexico. "Echar carrilla" is a social sport where friends constantly bust each other's chops with jokes, burns, and witty comebacks. It's all in good fun and being able to take carrilla without getting offended is basically a survival skill.