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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "TRAHN" + "sah" (as in "salsa")/

A scam, hustle, or rip-off where someone tries to cheat you out of money or take advantage dishonestly. When someone says 'pura tranza' they're warning you it's all fraud.

Example

"That store is a total tranza, they overcharge you without you noticing."

"They pulled a tranza on him with the phone — it was a clone."

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Regional synonyms:

Alzado

Bandera de México
Bandera de Colombia

Persona que se siente superior, que se pone prepotente, creída o desafiante. En México y Colombia 'alzado' es ese que se le sube el poder a la cabeza.