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In Spain and Latin America, to have enormous courage or audacity — the boldness to do something that most people would never dare. Can also describe incredible nerve when someone goes too far.

Example

"You need serious guts to start a company at twenty with no savings."

"That guy has some nerve asking for a raise after missing his targets."

Regional synonyms:

Plan o maniobra armada con engaño para sacar ventaja de alguien. En México se usa para describir una jugada sucia donde alguien se pasa de listo a costa de otro.