/so-pi-LO-te/
Someone who takes advantage of every situation and exploits others for personal gain — like the vulture that waits for something to die before swooping in. In Mexico and Central America, a 'zopilote' arrives the moment food or opportunity appears, especially if someone else created it.
"The freeloader showed up right when the food was done."
"Don't invite him, that opportunist always brings problems."
/so-pi-LO-te/
Someone who takes advantage of every situation and exploits others for personal gain — like the vulture that waits for something to die before swooping in. In Mexico and Central America, a 'zopilote' arrives the moment food or opportunity appears, especially if someone else created it.
"The freeloader showed up right when the food was done."
"Don't invite him, that opportunist always brings problems."
Sacado
Sorprendido, desconcertado o confundido por algo tan inesperado que te dejó sin saber cómo reaccionar. Es esa cara de shock total cuando algo te vuela la cabeza y necesitas unos segundos para procesar lo que pasó.