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/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Free, available, with nothing going on. In Argentina, estar al pedo means you have got time to spare and are ready to help or just hanging around doing nothing in particular. It can also mean doing something pointlessly.

Examples

I'm free if you need a hand.

Call me, I'm doing absolutely nothing today.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In vain, for nothing, with no useful result whatsoever. Doing something 'al pedo' is a complete waste of time, in Argentina it's used to describe useless errands, endless lines, and pointless meetings.

Examples

I went to the bank for nothing, they told me to come back tomorrow.

We waited an hour in the rain for absolutely nothing.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Al cohete

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A hangover in Chile, the inevitable and miserable consequence of having drunk everything at the bar the night before. When your body makes you pay for the excess with headaches, nausea, and pure regret that lasts until at least mid afternoon.