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/Sounds like "SEHR" (as in "set") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "lee" (as in "lead") + "moh" (as in "more") + "NEH" (as in "net") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

In Spain, to be the absolute best, exceptional and a little eccentric at the same time. It takes "ser la pera" (already a strong compliment) one level further. When something is la pera limonera, it is not just great, it is singular and unforgettable.

Examples

The dress she wore to the gala was absolutely stunning, everyone was staring.

That singer live is something else entirely, he never disappoints.

Word family

To always act in your own self-interest, pulling every situation toward personal gain regardless of how it affects everyone else. A classic image from Spanish: fanning the embers toward your own sardine while others go cold. The go-to phrase for describing someone transparently selfish in negotiations or group settings.