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perezoso

Also spelled: oso perezoso

Definition

The slow mammal that lives hanging from trees and in Panama turns up even on city avenues, crossing slowly while someone helps it along. It is a recognizable Panamanian urban scene.

Example

They stopped traffic so a perezoso could cross.Pararon el tráfico para que cruzara un perezoso.

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nationwide
Currency
in use today

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