Uruguay
All expressions
Uruguay
All expressions
A nosy, snooping person in Argentina who wants to know everything about other people's lives without anyone asking. The sapo listens in on conversations, peeks at phones, and is always asking things that are none of their business.
To put up with someone difficult; also means to support or back someone up. In Argentina it has a double use depending on context and tone.
A grilled meat cookout shared among family or friends outdoors, typical across the Southern Cone. It's the perfect excuse to get together on a Sunday, crack open some beers, and spend hours grilling.
An unfortunate situation, bad luck, or something that goes wrong unexpectedly. In Argentina it's the perfect expression for when the universe works against you.
The police or jail in Argentina and Uruguay, depending on the context. "Vino la cana" means the cops showed up and ruined everything, while "estar en cana" means being locked up in prison. It's everyday street slang that everyone uses regardless of social class.