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diablo rojo

Also spelled: diablos rojos

Definition

The traditional Panama City bus: retired American school buses hand-painted with elaborate murals, lights and powerful sound systems. Largely replaced by MetroBus from 2010 onward, they survive on some routes and remain a national visual icon.

Example

I used to go to school in diablo rojoYo antes me iba para la escuela en diablo rojo

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Where it is used
Panamá, Colón
Currency
classic
Origin
Por el color predominante y la fama de manejo temerario de sus conductores.

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See also

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