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/Sounds like "kee" (as in "keep") + "HOH" (as in "hope") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Someone who fights passionately for idealistic or impossible causes without caring about the practical cost. Named after Don Quixote from Cervantes, a "quijote" is driven by noble principles rather than realistic outcomes. Admired by some, called a fool by others, but never indifferent.
“He is a real idealist, he has been fighting that cause for years without winning anything.”
“I admire people who fight for impossible causes even when everyone around them calls them crazy.”
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/Sounds like "kee" (as in "keep") + "HOH" (as in "hope") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Someone who fights passionately for idealistic or impossible causes without caring about the practical cost. Named after Don Quixote from Cervantes, a "quijote" is driven by noble principles rather than realistic outcomes. Admired by some, called a fool by others, but never indifferent.
“He is a real idealist, he has been fighting that cause for years without winning anything.”
“I admire people who fight for impossible causes even when everyone around them calls them crazy.”
Levantar
In Argentina, to successfully pick someone up or score a romantic encounter, especially at a bar or party. "Levantar" describes the act of hooking up with someone you just met.