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hello another translation request..

que significa esa palabra..si otra definicion!

VERACA?? I dont know if it is spelled with a (V) or (B)?

Regards

Mishelle

By latingirl on Dec 7, 2007, 15:20 in Friendly Talkzone. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


Simon says on Dec 7, 2007, 15:25:

Now that's a very Colombian term. We use it so describe someone who is a go-getter, someone who stands out due to their determination.

It also means 'pig'.

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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ColombianoGringo says on Dec 7, 2007, 15:28:

It can also mean someone who is very tough. My grandfather (Tato) always told us when we were little.

"Tiene que ser verraco como su tato!"

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 7, 2007, 16:09:

Verraca = VERY THOUGH OR BRAVE

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jaramillo says on Dec 7, 2007, 16:55:

Verraco is what people have said. But the pig use is very rare and many people don't know a verraco is a male (not castrated) pig. But is also means "bravo", in the being mad sense. Estoy verraco! I'm pissed!

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latingirl says on Dec 7, 2007, 18:40:

so in describing a woman it is a tough woman...so to speak?

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Simon says on Dec 7, 2007, 18:51:

In so many words, yes.

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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Simon says on Dec 7, 2007, 18:53:

Now I have a question for you. I see in your profile that you're Colombian, so why didn't you just ask your family what it means? No te hablan en espanol o que?

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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latingirl says on Dec 7, 2007, 19:12:

Desfortunamente no y casi todos estan en Colombia gracias para tu interes Simon

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Man Tequila says on Dec 7, 2007, 21:40:

berraco -> verraco

verraco :
1. Persona que por su talento o destreza sobresale en alguna actividad u oficio, o que se destaca por su fuerza física, audacia, valentía.
2. Extraordinario por lo bueno, grande agradable.
Que está disgustado, de mal humor o encolerizado.
Que está excitado sexualmente.
Que afronta los peligros con valor.

berraquera -> verraquera

verraquera :
Cuestión o enredo difícil de solucionar.
Energía y decisión con que se emprende algo.
Cualidad de valiente.
Excitación sexual.
Fuerte sentimiento de disgusto, mal humor o irritación:
"¡qué verraquera!"
Expresa una emoción intensa que, según el contexto o la entonación, puede ser de placer, enojo, sorpresa, entusiasmo, desilusión, etc.

Por otra parte la Real Academia Española califica de "verriondo, da"(del lat. verres, verraco, e -ibundus)al cerdo u otros animales cuando se encuentran en celo.


"Verraco" viene del latín "verres" que define al cerdo padre, intr. coloq. Gruñir o dar señales de enfado y enojo. 2. intr. coloq. Dicho de un niño: Llorar con rabia y continuadamente.

El término derivaría su origen dada la fuerza de dichos cerdos, su gruñir y gemido escandaloso ;igualmente su buen desempeño a realizar la acción a la que están destinados.

De ahí frases como "¡ese niño llora mas que un verraco!". "ese tipo es un verraco" i .e. fuerte o muy capaz para la ejecución de una labor o actividad haciendo analogía con de la efectividad de la labor cumplida por semental porcino.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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latingirl says on Dec 8, 2007, 04:54:

WOW this speaks it all..

Thanks!

Mishelle

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nueva york bombero says on Dec 8, 2007, 07:50:

See how easy that is, ask and get an answer (a long ass answer). I guess it doesn't hurt you're a hot latina. I ask questions and wait around for abuse!!!! J/k

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GregYohn says on Dec 10, 2007, 10:07:

Hola!

I use http://freetranslation.paralink.com/ to translate , it would not have translated that properly!

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

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