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    Uia (en. Uia)

    /ˈui.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A form of lottery game where players show the numbers they have.
    The uia game is very popular at parties.
    El juego de uia es muy popular en las fiestas.
    A signal or call to do something.
    When the uia sounded, everyone had to return to their seats.
    Al sonar la uia, todos debían regresar a sus asientos.
    It refers to a warning of something important.
    The uia about the storm arrived late.
    La uia sobre la tormenta llegó tarde.

    Etymology

    The term 'uia' comes from popular use in traditional games.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a uia
    To give a warning or signal of something important.
    hacer uia
    to be on the uia
    To be aware of things, to be informed.
    estar en la uia
    to follow the uia
    To follow the instructions or indications given.
    seguir la uia

    Related Words

    information
    Data provided about a topic.
    información
    warning
    Notification given to alert or inform.
    aviso
    signal
    Indication given through a gesture or sound.
    señal

    Slang Meanings

    To be alert
    At this party, you have to be uia in case the police shows up.
    En esta fiesta hay que estar uia por si aparece la policía.
    To be very clear about a situation
    I am already uia about what is happening between them.
    Ya estoy uia de lo que está pasando entre ellos.