Tough, badass, impressive — or furious, depending on tone.
A high compliment in Antioquia: a berraco is someone who works relentlessly and does not quit. "Qué berraquera" means how amazing. But "estar berraco" means to be furious, and "una berraquera de problema" means a serious mess. Tone carries all of it.
From "verraco," a breeding boar. The animal is stubborn and formidable, and so is the compliment.
Same word, opposite meanings. Read the face before you decide you were complimented.
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