Argentina
All expressions
Argentina
All expressions
A ballpoint pen in Argentina and Uruguay — named after the brand Birome, invented by Argentine László Bíró. Using this word instantly identifies you as Rioplatense.
A deceptive speech, sweet talk designed to seduce or convince someone with pure smooth-talking. In Argentina and Uruguay, chamullo is the art of talking pretty without saying anything true.
Stopping all communication with someone without explanation or goodbye, vanishing from the chat as if you never existed. It's the most cowardly form of digital rejection.
Someone who criticizes and hates everything without a valid reason, driven by envy or resentment. The more successful you are, the more haters show up to try to bring you down.
An inseparable friend you're always with, your loyal adventure partner who never lets you down. In Bolivia and Peru, your yunta is that ride-or-die friendship that lasts a lifetime unconditionally.