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/pin-TON/

A very handsome man — attractive, well-groomed, and turning heads. In Argentina and Uruguay, calling someone 'pintón' is a real compliment: he put himself together, he looks great, and people notice. The word has a visual quality — he looks like he was drawn well.

Example

"Your brother is really good-looking — is he single?"

"He got dressed up for the party and looked great."

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Palabra comodín venezolana que puede significar literalmente cualquier cosa: un objeto, una situación, un problema o algo que no recuerdas cómo se llama.