phrase
General Slang
por la izquierda
por lah ees-KYAIR-dah · phrase · slang
On the sly; through shady channels (Cuba)
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Definitions
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Getting something done under the table — through bribes, black market, or off-the-books deals. Literally 'by the left'.
“Consiguió las medicinas por la izquierda.”
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por la izquierda In A Sentence
Consiguió las medicinas por la izquierda.
Origin & Usage
Cuban Spanish idiom.
People Also Ask
What does 'por la izquierda' mean in Cuba?
It means getting something done under the table — through the black market, bribes, or off-the-books deals.
What does 'por la izquierda' mean literally?
Literally it means 'by the left', used figuratively for anything obtained through unofficial channels.
Why is the black market called 'por la izquierda' in Cuba?
'The left' is used metaphorically for the shady, unofficial side, contrasting with legitimate ('right') channels.
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