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/Sounds like "pohr" (as in "port") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "nyoh" (as in "onion")/

Meaning

A person from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with their unmistakable accent and confident attitude. Porteños are known for their love of mate, tango, and their firm belief that Buenos Aires is the center of the universe.

Examples

Porteños have a very distinctive way of speaking.

You can always spot a porteño abroad, the accent gives them away.

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Regional synonyms

A rich girl or a woman who acts like she's upper class in Argentina, typically associated with designer clothes, expensive tastes, and a snobby attitude. You can spot a cheta from a mile away by how she talks, where she eats, and the places she hangs out. It's the feminine form of "cheto.".