Uruguay
All expressions
Uruguay
All expressions
An intensifier meaning a shitload, extremely, or to the max. In Argentina and Uruguay, you slap it after any adjective to take it to the extreme: cold as hell, far as hell.
A hard punch thrown with a closed fist — the kind that can knock someone down. In Argentina and Spain, a piña is that solid hit that settles arguments the old-fashioned way.
A stupid, idiotic person with no common sense who does absurd things. It's a direct insult widely used in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile to call out foolishness.
An admirable person, a genius or absolute legend who stands out at what they do. In Argentina, groso is the ultimate compliment — it means you're so good there's no comparison.
To pay attention to someone, acknowledge them, or show interest. In Argentina, 'no darle bola' means completely ignoring someone as if they don't exist.