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Bandera de Argentina

/ah-ko-mo-DAH-do/

Someone who got their position through connections, nepotism or pull rather than merit. In Mexico an acomodado didn't earn their seat — someone handed it to them.

Example

"He didn't get that job on merit — someone put him there."

"Half the management team is just well-connected hires."

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Opacar a alguien con tu apariencia, presencia física o atractivo superior sin siquiera intentarlo. Es el concepto de la cultura gym y fitness donde tu simple existencia hace que los demás se vean peor en comparación.