/Sounds like "ho" (as in "hot") + "va" (as in "vamos") + "ta" (as in "taco")/
The feminine version of "jovato," referring to an old or older woman. In Argentina, it's commonly used to talk about your mom or any older lady. Depending on the tone, it can be affectionate between friends or a bit disrespectful when talking about strangers.
"Mi jovata me llamó cinco veces para ver si llegué bien. -> My jovata called me five times to check if I got home safe."
"Esa jovata del kiosco siempre me fía. -> That jovata at the shop always lets me pay later."
/Sounds like "ho" (as in "hot") + "va" (as in "vamos") + "ta" (as in "taco")/
The feminine version of "jovato," referring to an old or older woman. In Argentina, it's commonly used to talk about your mom or any older lady. Depending on the tone, it can be affectionate between friends or a bit disrespectful when talking about strangers.
"Mi jovata me llamó cinco veces para ver si llegué bien. -> My jovata called me five times to check if I got home safe."
"Esa jovata del kiosco siempre me fía. -> That jovata at the shop always lets me pay later."