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Add a word/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "fah" (as in "far") + "NAHR" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
To steal or swipe something from someone, especially on the street or on public transit. In Argentina, afanar is the most used word to describe a street robbery.
Examples
“They afanaron my phone on the subway, I didn't even feel it.”
“They swiped his backpack while he was waiting for the bus.”
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "fah" (as in "far") + "NAHR" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
To work hard, hustle intensely, and grind nonstop in Spain. It's putting in overtime and sweating it out to get the job done without complaining.
Examples
“I've been grinding all week to finish the project.”
“If you don't hustle more, you won't pass.”
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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "fah" (as in "far") + "NAHR" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
To steal or swipe something from someone, especially on the street or on public transit. In Argentina, afanar is the most used word to describe a street robbery.
Examples
“They afanaron my phone on the subway, I didn't even feel it.”
“They swiped his backpack while he was waiting for the bus.”
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "fah" (as in "far") + "NAHR" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
To work hard, hustle intensely, and grind nonstop in Spain. It's putting in overtime and sweating it out to get the job done without complaining.
Examples
“I've been grinding all week to finish the project.”
“If you don't hustle more, you won't pass.”
Regional synonyms
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