Laburo
Lunfardo: The Italian Slang That Built Argentine Spanish
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Add a word/Sounds like "GEE" (as in "geese") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
Meaning
Money in general, the most tango-flavored, lunfardo way to talk about cash in Argentina and Uruguay. Born in the barrios of Buenos Aires and still alive in everyday speech.
Examples
“I need guita to pay rent.”
“That job pays good guita, you should apply.”
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/Sounds like "GEE" (as in "geese") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
Meaning
Money in general, the most tango-flavored, lunfardo way to talk about cash in Argentina and Uruguay. Born in the barrios of Buenos Aires and still alive in everyday speech.
Examples
“I need guita to pay rent.”
“That job pays good guita, you should apply.”
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Achicar
In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.