Friend
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Add a word/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "leh" (as in "let") + "DOHR" (as in "door")/
Meaning
A loyal friend, your right-hand person, someone you truly trust. This word has been around for decades on the streets of Mexico City and carries a weight of mutual loyalty and respect that few words match.
Examples
“What is up, man? I have not seen you around the neighborhood in a while.”
“That guy is my valedor. He is always there when I really need him.”
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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "leh" (as in "let") + "DOHR" (as in "door")/
Meaning
A loyal friend, your right-hand person, someone you truly trust. This word has been around for decades on the streets of Mexico City and carries a weight of mutual loyalty and respect that few words match.
Examples
“What is up, man? I have not seen you around the neighborhood in a while.”
“That guy is my valedor. He is always there when I really need him.”
Word family
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Aplatanado
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Completely wiped out, lethargic, with zero energy or motivation to move. Like a ripe banana that has gone soft. In Spain, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Venezuela the heat or a slow day can leave you thoroughly "aplatanado" on the couch.