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Add a word/Sounds like the English word "toxic" (same pronunciation)/
Meaning
A person or relationship that constantly and systematically causes you emotional harm without you realizing it at first. Borrowed directly from English, it is now fully adopted across all Spanish-speaking countries, especially among younger generations on social media. When being with someone drains your energy, self-esteem, and peace instead of adding something positive.
Examples
“That relationship is super toxic, you need to get out.”
“Her ex was toxic, he manipulated her all the time.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "TOHK" (as in "toll") + "see" (as in "see") + "koh" (as in "coat") — the "@" is read as "o" for masculine or "a" for feminine/
Meaning
A person who can't stop being jealous, checking their partner's phone, and making drama over every message or like. It's the modern way to describe toxic jealousy in relationships.
Examples
“That girl is so tóxica, she checks his likes from three years ago.”
“He went all tóxico because someone liked her photo.”
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/Sounds like the English word "toxic" (same pronunciation)/
Meaning
A person or relationship that constantly and systematically causes you emotional harm without you realizing it at first. Borrowed directly from English, it is now fully adopted across all Spanish-speaking countries, especially among younger generations on social media. When being with someone drains your energy, self-esteem, and peace instead of adding something positive.
Examples
“That relationship is super toxic, you need to get out.”
“Her ex was toxic, he manipulated her all the time.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "TOHK" (as in "toll") + "see" (as in "see") + "koh" (as in "coat") — the "@" is read as "o" for masculine or "a" for feminine/
Meaning
A person who can't stop being jealous, checking their partner's phone, and making drama over every message or like. It's the modern way to describe toxic jealousy in relationships.
Examples
“That girl is so tóxica, she checks his likes from three years ago.”
“He went all tóxico because someone liked her photo.”
Regional synonyms
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Zoquete
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A blockhead or dimwit who makes the most basic mistakes over and over, in Spain, Argentina, and Chile. A zoquete is not just clueless once: they are consistently, reliably wrong no matter how patiently you explain things.