Lica (en. Lica)

/ˈlika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A freshwater fish found in certain rivers of South America.
The lica is highly valued for its meat.
La lica es muy valorada por su carne.
A colloquial term for referring to a cunning person or someone with a lot of cleverness.
That girl is very lica; she always gets what she wants.
Esa chica es muy lica, siempre consigue lo que quiere.

Etymology

The origin of the word 'lica' comes from the indigenous term used in some regions of South America.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have lica
To have shrewdness or cleverness to solve problems.
tener lica
to be lica
To be very ingenious or cunning in certain situations.
ser lica

Related Words

lique
An alcoholic beverage that is commonly consumed.
lique
liquor
An alcoholic drink that is generally sweet and high in alcohol content.
licor

Slang Meanings

A cunning or very clever person.
That guy is very lica; he always knows what to do in every situation.
Ese tipo es muy lica, siempre sabe qué hacer en cada situación.
Someone who has a good strategy to win at games.
She is the lica of the group; she always finds a way to win.
Ella es la lica del grupo, siempre encuentra la manera de ganar.