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/Sounds like 'mohn-TAHR oon poh-YOH'/

Causing a public scandal, making a scene, or arguing loudly. In Spain, making a big fuss is equivalent to stirring up trouble or making a big deal out of something.

Example

"He made a huge scene at the supermarket over nothing."

"Don't make a big deal here, talk about it in private."

Regional synonyms:

Persona de comportamiento vulgar, asociada con actitud callejera y mala educación. En Chile es un término despectivo que describe un estereotipo social específico.