/Sounds like 'beh-rah-KEH-rah'/
Exceptional bravery, raw courage, or a jaw-dropping display of guts. In Colombia, verraquera is the highest praise for someone who did something incredibly daring — it's the act that makes people shake their heads in disbelief and respect.
"Entrar solo a ese vecindario de noche fue una verraquera."
"¡Qué verraquera la de esa mujer, no le teme a nada! → Walking into that neighborhood alone at night took serious guts."
"What incredible courage that woman has, she's not afraid of anything!"
/Sounds like 'beh-rah-KEH-rah'/
Exceptional bravery, raw courage, or a jaw-dropping display of guts. In Colombia, verraquera is the highest praise for someone who did something incredibly daring — it's the act that makes people shake their heads in disbelief and respect.
"Entrar solo a ese vecindario de noche fue una verraquera."
"¡Qué verraquera la de esa mujer, no le teme a nada! → Walking into that neighborhood alone at night took serious guts."
"What incredible courage that woman has, she's not afraid of anything!"
Hacerse guaje
Fingir que no sabes o no te diste cuenta de algo para evitar responsabilidades. Es el arte mexicano de hacerse el desentendido, especialmente cuando te conviene no haber visto nada.