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A colourful insult used to describe someone who is stubbornly old-fashioned or close-minded, regardless of age. The vulgar literal meaning is largely de-semanticised in everyday use; it functions more as a vivid synonym for 'retrógrado'.

From 'bragueta' (flies/zipper). Refers to a man (or sometimes a woman) who improves their economic situation by marrying someone wealthy. Has a slightly cynical tone.

An anglicism used without translation in colloquial speech. Understood among younger and urban speakers.

From 'enchufe' (plug/socket), referring to plugging someone into a network of contacts for personal advantage. A very common concept in everyday conversation about professional life.

Anglicism fully integrated into colloquial usage, particularly in contexts around social media. Used in plural 'haters' just as in English.

Used widely in the music and entertainment industry to mean a paid live show or performance engagement.

A more colloquial and often dismissive synonym for 'machista'. Frequently used in feminist discourse and everyday conversation among younger speakers to call out sexist behaviour or attitudes.