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/Sounds like "ehm" (as in "egg") + "pah" (as in "park") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

Dough stuffed with meat, chicken, cheese, or whatever you can think of, fried or baked to perfection. Every country has their own version and everyone swears theirs are the best.

Examples

Some beef empanadas with chimichurri, please.

My grandma makes the best empanadas in the world.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "ehm" (as in "egg") + "pah" (as in "park") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A stuffed pastry sacred in Argentina, where every province has its own recipe and families wage wars over which is best. Hand-cut beef filling is the gold standard. Think of it as the Argentine equivalent of regional BBQ pride.

Examples

I ordered a dozen empanadas for the get-together.

Empanadas from Salta are the best, I will not accept debate.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de Bolivia
Salteña

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To impress or dazzle someone, whether with money, skills, looks, or knowledge. In Mexico, apantallar often has a slightly ironic edge: the person showing off is trying a little too hard to get that admiring reaction. Think flashy cars, name-dropping, or pulling out a fancy move at exactly the right moment.