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/Sounds like "tee" + "bee" + "oh"/

Literally "lukewarm," used to describe someone who is wishy-washy, uncommitted, or half-hearted. If someone is being tibio with you, they are not fully in but not fully out either, giving you just enough attention to keep you hanging but never enough to feel secure. Very common in dating contexts when someone is playing it too safe and refuses to commit or show real interest.

Example

"No me gusta ese chavo, está bien tibio conmigo, ni me busca ni me deja ir. -> I don't like that guy, he's so lukewarm with me, he doesn't pursue me but won't let me go either."

"¿Vas a ir o no? No seas tibio, decídete de una vez. -> Are you going or not? Don't be wishy-washy, make up your mind already."

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Agobiarse

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Sentirse abrumado, estresado y superado por la cantidad de responsabilidades o problemas encima. Cuando te agobias, todo se junta al mismo tiempo y sientes que no puedes con nada aunque intentes respirar.