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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "grahn" (as in "grant") + "DAH" (as in "dart") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Argentina, someone who has let success go to their head and lost all humility after a win or a lucky streak. The "agrandado" acts bigger than they are and forgets where they came from.

Examples

He won two games and now he's all puffed up, doesn't greet anyone.

Don't get a big head, you haven't won anything yet.

Regional synonyms

A blonde or fair-skinned person in Guatemala, the local equivalent of Mexico's 'güero.' Light hair and eyes are uncommon enough in Guatemala that they become a permanent nickname. The canche is always the canche, whether they like it or not.