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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "plah" (as in "plan") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Completely wiped out, lethargic, with zero energy or motivation to move. Like a ripe banana that has gone soft. In Spain, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Venezuela the heat or a slow day can leave you thoroughly "aplatanado" on the couch.

Examples

I've been slumped on the couch all day with no energy.

In this heat you end up completely drained, with nothing left.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Fiaca
Bandera de Paraguay
Kaigue

A girlfriend, attractive woman, or romantic partner in Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and Panama. It's the Caribbean way of saying 'girlfriend' in informal, street-level contexts.