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    Pilla (en. Catch)

    /ˈpi.ʝa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who acts cunningly to achieve something.
    He is a pilla who always finds a way to get his way.
    Es un pilla que siempre encuentra la manera de salir con la suya.
    A restless and mischievous child or adolescent.
    That kid is a real pilla, he’s always getting into mischief.
    Ese chico es un verdadero pilla, siempre está haciendo travesuras.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'pilia', meaning small or child. Also influenced by colloquial usage in various regions of Spain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make a pilla
    To act cunningly to obtain a benefit.
    hacer un pilla
    Pilla of running around
    A person who is always on the move or in action.
    pilla de correteo

    Related Words

    Pillage
    The act of stealing or looting.
    pillaje
    Pillo
    A synonym for pilla that also carries connotations of cunning or mischievous.
    pillo

    Slang Meanings

    A person who manages to evade rules or regulations.
    That guy is a pilla, he always manages to avoid the heavy lifting.
    Ese es un pilla, siempre logra evitar el trabajo pesado.
    Someone who is very skilled in gambling games or card games.
    Be careful with him, he is a pilla at poker.
    Ten cuidado con él, es un pilla en el poker.