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/Sounds like "mahn" (as in "mark") + "GAHN" (as in "garden") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A freeloader who always takes and never gives, someone who lives off others, always asking for things, borrowing without returning, and milking generosity dry. In Spain, a mangante is morally broke even if not financially so.

Examples

No invites a ese mangante, se come todo y no pone nada.

Don't invite that freeloader, he eats everything and contributes nothing.

That sponger has owed me money since last year.

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Regional synonyms

The official, full public debut of a couple on social media: a clear photo together, names used, no ambiguity. The hard launch leaves no room for interpretation, it is real and they want everyone to know. Used among younger generations across Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Spain.