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/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "loh" (as in "loan") + "AHL" (as in "art") + "AH" (as in "art") + "gwah" (as in "Guam")/

Meaning

A Spanish expression for someone who absolutely refuses to work, not even lifting a finger. The imagery comes from rowing: not giving a single stroke means not moving at all. Always used in the negative, always with a tone of reproach.

Examples

He did absolutely nothing all summer.

She never lifts a finger but expects to get paid the same as everyone else.

Regional synonyms

In Spain, a zoquete refers to someone who is clumsy, lacking common sense, or unable to understand something despite being explained it multiple times. This term is often used to describe someone who consistently makes mistakes or causes problems, especially at the worst possible moment.