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A person who studies way too much, too dedicated for their friends who prefer partying. Can be derogatory when mocking the nerd or admiring when recognizing a hard worker's effort.
“He's super matado, always gets perfect scores without breaking a sweat.”
“He spends all day being a matado at the library.”
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A person who studies way too much, too dedicated for their friends who prefer partying. Can be derogatory when mocking the nerd or admiring when recognizing a hard worker's effort.
“He's super matado, always gets perfect scores without breaking a sweat.”
“He spends all day being a matado at the library.”
Tener el santo de espaldas
When nothing goes your way and it feels like the universe has a personal grudge against you. In Mexico and Spain, the image is religious: your patron saint has literally turned their back on you, leaving you to fend for yourself against an endless streak of bad luck.