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/Sounds like the English word "volt" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/
In Colombia and Venezuela, to betray someone or switch sides when things get tough or when a better opportunity appears. The person who voltea abandons loyalties the moment it becomes convenient to do so.
“Volteó cuando vio que el otro equipo tenía más posibilidades de ganar.”
“He switched sides the moment he saw the other team had better odds of winning.”
“No voltees ahora que todos están contando con tu apoyo.”
“Do not bail now when everyone is counting on you.”
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/Sounds like the English word "volt" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/
In Colombia and Venezuela, to betray someone or switch sides when things get tough or when a better opportunity appears. The person who voltea abandons loyalties the moment it becomes convenient to do so.
“Volteó cuando vio que el otro equipo tenía más posibilidades de ganar.”
“He switched sides the moment he saw the other team had better odds of winning.”
“No voltees ahora que todos están contando con tu apoyo.”
“Do not bail now when everyone is counting on you.”
Ortiva
A killjoy, buzzkill, or snitch in Argentina. The ortiva ruins everyone's fun, rats people out, or acts like a total wet blanket when everyone else is having a good time.