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Canary Islands Spanish
Lepe
Used when praising someone's resourcefulness or strategic thinking.
Literal Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the Lepe, a surname, or location in Spain.
Actual Meaning
Being clever, cunning, or street-smart
Examples in Context

Ese chico es muy lepe

Hay que ser lepe para eso; solo alguien inteligente encontraría la solución.

Hay que ser lepe para eso

Con su forma de negociar, se nota que es muy lepe en el trabajo.

Ese chico es muy lepe; siempre sabe cómo salir de problemas.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Consider the positive tone; it's often used to compliment someone's quick thinking or resourcefulness.
  • 2This term is particular to the cultural context of Tenerife, so it might not be recognized in other Spanish-speaking areas.
  • 3Listen for the enthusiasm in the speaker's voice; this often indicates a friendly usage rather than sarcasm.
  • 4Tenerife-specific slang
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
sly
shrewd
witty
savvy
crafty
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