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Mufa
/Sounds like "MOO" (as in "moon") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Bad luck or negative energy, especially associated with a person who seems to attract misfortune. In Argentina and Uruguay, a "mufado" is almost a superstitious concept: someone you avoid before an important game or business deal because their bad luck feels contagious.
“That guy is total bad luck, every time he shows up something goes wrong.”
“I have had such terrible luck this week, nothing is working out.”
Mufa
/Sounds like "MOO" (as in "moon") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Bad luck, bad vibes, or a person bringing misfortune in Uruguayan and Argentinian Spanish. "Ese tipo tiene mufa" means he brings bad luck, the party gets ruined if he comes. The mufa can be situational ("qué mufa este viaje") or personal ("sos una mufa"). Used with humor but with conviction: Rioplatenses half-believe in mufa, even when they deny it to your face.
“You're cursed when it comes to travel.”
“That guy is bad luck.”
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Mufa
/Sounds like "MOO" (as in "moon") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Bad luck or negative energy, especially associated with a person who seems to attract misfortune. In Argentina and Uruguay, a "mufado" is almost a superstitious concept: someone you avoid before an important game or business deal because their bad luck feels contagious.
“That guy is total bad luck, every time he shows up something goes wrong.”
“I have had such terrible luck this week, nothing is working out.”
Mufa
/Sounds like "MOO" (as in "moon") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Bad luck, bad vibes, or a person bringing misfortune in Uruguayan and Argentinian Spanish. "Ese tipo tiene mufa" means he brings bad luck, the party gets ruined if he comes. The mufa can be situational ("qué mufa este viaje") or personal ("sos una mufa"). Used with humor but with conviction: Rioplatenses half-believe in mufa, even when they deny it to your face.
“You're cursed when it comes to travel.”
“That guy is bad luck.”
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Taquito de ojo
In Mexico, the quick, discreet glance you sneak at someone you find attractive, ideally without them noticing. Literally "a little eye taco," as if you were treating yourself to a visual snack. Playful and good-natured in tone, not creepy.