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/Sounds like "YAH" (as in "yard") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

The Bolivian way of saying "it's done," "ready," or "agreed", a quick, efficient confirmation that something's completed, understood, or settled between parties. Short, direct, no fluff.

Examples

Are you done?, Yala.

Yala, see you at 8 then.

Regional synonyms

To blow all your money in one impulsive night out or spending spree, leaving yourself completely broke until the next paycheck. In Colombia, enflecar captures that specific feeling of going all in on a good time and facing the empty wallet consequences the next morning.