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tranque

Also spelled: el tranque · trancón

Definition

A traffic jam. In Panama City it is a permanent topic of conversation and a socially accepted excuse for being late to anything.

Example

I left early but got stuck in the tranque on Tumba Muerto.Salí temprano pero me agarró el tranque en la Tumba Muerto.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
De "trancar", bloquear.

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diablo rojoTumba Muerto

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