Argentina
All expressions
Argentina
All expressions
To touch something or someone repeatedly and without permission, or to mess with objects in an inappropriate way. In the Río de la Plata the person who toquetea can't keep their hands to themselves and it's considered disrespectful.
Abundant, in large quantity, with great volume. In Argentina and Uruguay 'copioso' applies to a heavy rain, a generous meal, or anything that comes in an amount clearly above the standard.
To give permission or a green light for something to happen. In Argentine slang 'habilitar' can mean granting approval, or someone signaling romantic interest — giving you the go-ahead through messages or looks.
Belonging to the Río de la Plata cultural region shared between Argentina and Uruguay. The Rioplatense variety of Spanish stands out for its voseo, unique intonation, and lunfardo slang — the most studied informal dialect in the Spanish-speaking world.
A trap, a dirty trick, or a dishonest scheme. In Argentina a manganeta is when someone pulls a shady move you didn't see coming. It combines betrayal with just enough skill to make it sting more.