Uruguay
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Uruguay
All expressions
Something cheap, fake, low quality, or unreliable in Argentina and Uruguay. If something's berreta, you can tell from a mile away it's poorly made, improvised, or done with zero care.
Someone who's a total legend, a genius, or did something incredibly impressive in Argentina and Uruguay. It's a strong, genuine compliment given when someone leaves you in awe of their skills.
A shameless person who acts with total audacity without caring about consequences or other people's opinions. They push boundaries, take advantage, and somehow never feel an ounce of guilt.
Total disorder, absolute chaos, or a situation completely out of control. A despelote is when everything goes haywire — people yelling, things breaking, and nobody knows what's happening.
A city block — the urban square of houses or buildings bordered by four streets. It's the basic unit of measuring distance in Latin American cities: 'it's two blocks away.'