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/Sounds like "froo" (as in "fruit") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

Someone who talks confidently about things they don't actually know, making stuff up with total certainty. In Argentina, nobody believes a frutero because they're always exaggerating or lying.

Examples

Don't listen to him, that guy is a total frutero, he makes everything up.

You're such a frutero, you said you knew the singer and it was all a lie.

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Regional synonyms

An affectionate or flirtatious way to address an attractive woman, very common in the Caribbean and Mexico. It has nothing to do with motherhood, it is a compliment that ranges from sweet to intense depending on tone and context.