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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "TEEN" (as in "tea")/

Meaning

A short pre-dinner drink or light aperitif, and the casual social gathering around it. Used in Argentina and Uruguay. The copetín is a beloved Rioplatense ritual: late afternoon, friends or family, a glass of wine or fernet, some snacks on the table, and nobody is in a hurry. It sets the tone for the meal and the evening to follow.

Examples

Are you staying for a quick drink before you head out?

We had a couple of drinks together and then sat down for dinner.

Regional synonyms

To panic or get extremely nervous in an exaggerated way over a situation. When you paniquear, anxiety completely takes over and you can't think clearly or make good decisions.