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/Sounds like 'des-par-PAH-hoh'/

Bold self-confidence mixed with shamelessness — speaking or acting with zero filter and total ease. Can be admired as natural charisma or criticized as pure audacity depending on context. That person who walks into any room and owns it, for better or worse.

Example

"Le habló al jefe con un desparpajo increíble. → "She talked to the boss with incredible nerve."

"Tiene un desparpajo que a veces da envidia y a veces da pena ajena. → "He has that boldness that sometimes makes you jealous and sometimes makes you cringe."

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Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de España

/dehs-pahr-PAH-hoh/

Boldness, audacity, or confidence to do or say things without hesitation or filters. This is a striking quality.

Example

"He spoke his mind to the boss without any hesitation."

"He has a boldness that sometimes makes me laugh."

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Contacto o enchufe que te ayuda a conseguir algo, ya sea un trabajo, un favor o acceso a algo exclusivo. En Chile es muy común y refleja la cultura del 'quién te conoce'.