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/Sounds like "GREH" (as in "grade") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
In Argentine lunfardo (Buenos Aires street slang), a girlfriend or romantic partner. The word traces back to Spanish Romani slang and arrived in the Río de la Plata with immigration waves. It shows up frequently in 20th-century tango lyrics.
“Ahí viene con la grela.”
“There he comes with his girlfriend.”
“El tipo no sale solo nunca, siempre trae a la grela.”
“The guy never goes out alone, he always brings his girl.”
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In Argentine lunfardo (Buenos Aires street slang), a girlfriend or romantic partner. The word traces back to Spanish Romani slang and arrived in the Río de la Plata with immigration waves. It shows up frequently in 20th-century tango lyrics.
“Ahí viene con la grela.”
“There he comes with his girlfriend.”
“El tipo no sale solo nunca, siempre trae a la grela.”
“The guy never goes out alone, he always brings his girl.”
Firme
Something that is really good, authentic, or high quality. In Chicano slang, this is one of the most positive words you can use, like saying something is legit and worthy of respect. It can also be used to confirm something with conviction, similar to saying "for sure" or "solid." Deeply rooted in Chicano barrio culture across the US and northern Mexico.