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Vago
/Sounds like "BAH" (as in "bar") + "goh" (as in "go")/
A slacker, a bum, someone who dodges work and responsibility with impressive consistency and always has a convincing excuse ready. Used across Spanish-speaking countries but especially common in Colombia, where it describes the person floating through life on other people's effort.
“No seas vago y ayuda en la casa.”
“Stop being a slacker and help out around the house.”
“Ese man es un vago, lleva meses sin buscar trabajo.”
“That dude is a total bum, he hasn't looked for work in months.”
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Vago
/Sounds like "BAH" (as in "bar") + "goh" (as in "go")/
A slacker, a bum, someone who dodges work and responsibility with impressive consistency and always has a convincing excuse ready. Used across Spanish-speaking countries but especially common in Colombia, where it describes the person floating through life on other people's effort.
“No seas vago y ayuda en la casa.”
“Stop being a slacker and help out around the house.”
“Ese man es un vago, lleva meses sin buscar trabajo.”
“That dude is a total bum, he hasn't looked for work in months.”
Trampa
Cheating on your partner, the act of being unfaithful. In Mexico and much of Latin America, 'trampa' literally means trap, but in relationship context it's the ultimate betrayal. Getting caught in the trampa is the stuff of telenovela drama.