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Spanish Slang: Hacerse el vivo

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:33

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Spanish Slang: Hacerse el vivo

Translation: To act alive

Meaning: To be a sly, deceptive, or a slick evasive person.

Application: This Spanish slang phrase is used when someone is trying to get away with something and the other person isn’t buying it. They will generally say “¡No te hagás el vivo!” or “Don’t act alive!”.

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