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Bandera de Argentina

/Sounds like "GAH" (as in "garden") + "toh" (as in "toe")/

A person from Buenos Aires viewed disparagingly by people from the rest of Argentina. It highlights the eternal rivalry between porteños and the provinces, where being called 'gato' means being seen as arrogant.

Example

"People from the interior call Buenos Aires people 'gato' as an insult."

"He acts so entitled, typical porteño attitude."

Regional synonyms:
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay

/Sounds like "GAH" (as in "garden") + "toh" (as in "toe")/

In Argentina, a person who does servile work or lets themselves be bossed around without pushing back. It implies being submissive and doing others' dirty work without dignity.

Example

"He's such a pushover, does everything his boss tells him without question."

"Don't be a doormat, stand up for yourself."

Word family
Regional synonyms:
Bandera de Argentina
Gato

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Bandera de México

Bebida refrescante mexicana hecha de arroz remojado, canela, vainilla y azúcar que se sirve bien fría. Es la reina indiscutible de las aguas frescas mexicanas y no tiene competencia en sabor ni popularidad.