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/Sounds like "bee" (as in "bee") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Angry, irritable, or in a noticeably bad mood for no clear reason. In the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba, someone who is virado is short-fused and best avoided until whatever set them off passes on its own.

Examples

He came home from work angry and didn't say a word all night.

He is really in a mood today, watch what you say to him.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Bandera de Puerto Rico
Bandera de República Dominicana
Guapo

An informal Cuban greeting full of energy that means what's up, what's going on, or how's it going. It's the most Cuban way possible to say hello, packed with Caribbean warmth.