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A vivid vulgar expression meaning to go through something really bad or unpleasant. Orto on its own means 'ass/backside' and appears in many Argentine expressions of this type.

A casual and friendly term for a man or guy. Not offensive; common in informal conversation, especially among younger speakers.

Means to endure or tolerate something, often with effort. Also used for supporting someone emotionally through a hard time.

Very common shorthand for 'no tengo ni idea'. Used to express complete ignorance of something in a casual, breezy way.

Widely used to refer to a child or young person. Can also be used loosely to refer to any person in a casual way. Piba is the feminine form.

A strong insult used to describe someone behaving badly or contemptibly. Not used lightly; signals genuine anger or contempt.

Re is a highly productive intensifier in Argentine Spanish, placed before adjectives, adverbs, or even verbs. La re is an emphatic extension. Re bueno, re lindo, re cansado are all everyday forms.