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/Sounds like "PEEN" (as in "pea") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

The appearance, look, or vibe someone or something gives off at first glance. Saying something 'has good pinta' means it looks promising, while 'bad pinta' means it doesn't pass the eye test.

Examples

That restaurant looks promising, let's try it.

You're looking great today, love the outfit.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Uruguay
Bandera de Argentina
Facha

/Sounds like "PEEN" (as in "pea") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Panama, a person who dresses well and stylishly, or the outfit itself. Having "pinta" means looking sharp and put together.

Examples

That guy has style, he always looks well dressed.

Wear something sharp to the interview.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "PEEN" (as in "pea") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

Your physical appearance, look, or the vibe you project with your clothes and attitude. In Mexico, 'pinta' also means skipping class without permission, 'hacer la pinta' is every rebellious student's favorite pastime.

Examples

You're looking good today, where you headed?

He dresses well, always has good pinta.

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To fall asleep, especially unintentionally or heavily. It comes from "jeta" (slang for mouth or face), referring to the slack face you make when you pass out on the couch. In Mexico, "jetearse" means you knocked out hard, like falling asleep on the bus and missing your stop, or crashing on the sofa the second you sit down. It is casual, funny, and very common.