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/Sounds like "ahr" (as in "art") + "GEHN" (as in "get") + "deh" (as in "debt")/

Meaning

In Mexico, gossip, drama, or social commotion that gets the whole neighborhood talking. An "argüende" is that snowball of rumors and scandal that everyone has an opinion about.

Examples

There was a big scene in the building complex because they evicted the landlord.

I don't want to get mixed up in the drama, better stay out of it.

Regional synonyms

A sweet and sour tropical fruit, the base of the most refreshing juice and the piña colada. It's the queen of tropical fruits, perfect for desserts, aguas frescas, and eating on its own with chili and lime.