Chile
All expressions
Chile
All expressions
To fall quickly in love or become infatuated with someone without giving it much thought. It can also refer to speeding up or going very fast.
A chirola refers to a small amount of money, the minimum value, or an insignificant amount. If something is worth only a chirola, it is essentially worthless. This term is often used in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile to express that something is overpriced or not worth the cost.
To gossip, stick your nose into other people's business, or eavesdrop on conversations that have nothing to do with you. In Chile the person who copucha doesn't miss a detail and then spreads it around.
In Spain and Latin America, to fall short of expectations — to do less than what was required or hoped for. The gap between what was needed and what was delivered.
In Chile and Argentina, 'terrible' can be used as an intensifier with a positive connotation in specific contexts. It's essential to consider the context in which it's used, as its meaning can shift from negative to positive.