In Spanish slang, 'alicate' is often used to refer to a person who is always following others, similar to a sidekick. It can also be used pejoratively to describe someone who is overly dependent or clingy.
Examples
- Spanish: No me gusta salir con Juan, siempre es un alicate que no puede hacer nada solo.
- English: I don't like going out with Juan, he's always such a sidekick who can't do anything by himself.