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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "LOO" (as in "loop") + "nah" (as in "nacho") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "LEHN" (as in "let") + "syah"/

Meaning

In Spain, to be completely absent-minded, totally unaware of what's happening around you. Used for someone who lives in their own world and has completely disconnected from present reality.

Examples

He's completely spaced out, ask him and you'll see he has no idea.

You're always off in your own world when we actually need you.

A well dressed, elegant person who clearly cares about their appearance and always looks sharp. In Mexico and Colombia, calling someone "pintoso" is a compliment about their presentation and style. It is the kind of word you use for someone who shows up to a party looking like they spent real time getting ready, and it paid off. Not flashy or over the top, just consistently put together.