/Sounds like "ta" (as in "taco") + "pa" (as in "papa") + "do" (as in "doctor")/
A person who hides their true intentions, abilities, or personality behind a quiet or innocent facade. In Mexican politics, it historically referred to the secretly chosen presidential candidate picked by the outgoing president during the era of single party rule, making it a word loaded with political intrigue and backroom deals.
"Se hacía el tonto pero resultó bien tapado, nos ganó a todos. -> He played dumb but turned out to be a real dark horse, he beat us all."
"¿Quién es el tapado para la candidatura? -> Who's the secret pick for the candidacy?"
/Sounds like "ta" (as in "taco") + "pa" (as in "papa") + "do" (as in "doctor")/
A person who hides their true intentions, abilities, or personality behind a quiet or innocent facade. In Mexican politics, it historically referred to the secretly chosen presidential candidate picked by the outgoing president during the era of single party rule, making it a word loaded with political intrigue and backroom deals.
"Se hacía el tonto pero resultó bien tapado, nos ganó a todos. -> He played dumb but turned out to be a real dark horse, he beat us all."
"¿Quién es el tapado para la candidatura? -> Who's the secret pick for the candidacy?"
Ahora
En Colombia "ahora" puede significar "más tarde" o "en un rato", no necesariamente en este instante. Cuidado con la confusión: si un colombiano dice "ahora voy", puede que tarde un buen rato en llegar.