In Spanish slang, 'pela' often refers to a beating or defeat. It can also mean money in some regions, or refer to a bald person.
Examples
- Spanish: 1) Le dieron una pela en el juego de fútbol. 2) No tengo una pela. 3) Ese hombre es una pela.
- English: 1) They took a beating in the soccer game. 2) I don't have a cent. 3) That man is bald.