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Argentineon NetflixA girl's trip proves to be too much for Vicky when Débora reveals happy news. A text from Nicolás brings Vicky a much-needed escape as she turns 40.
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casamiento
wedding; marriagenoun (m)El casamiento de mis primos fue en una estancia enorme.My cousins' wedding was at a huge ranch.cumpleaños
birthdaynoun (m)Este año quiero festejar mi cumpleaños en la playa.This year I want to celebrate my birthday at the beach.festejar
to celebrateverbVamos a festejar el ascenso de Lucho en un restorán del centro.We're going to celebrate Lucho's promotion at a restaurant downtown.laburar
to workexpressioncolloquialThe everyday Argentine word for working. 'Trabajar' is understood but sounds more formal or written. Also used as 'laburo' (noun: job/work). Very common across all social contexts.
Hoy laburé diez horas seguidas y estoy agotado.Today I worked ten straight hours and I'm exhausted.soltera
single (woman); unmarried womanadjective/noun (f)Estar soltera a los treinta no es ningún problema hoy en día.Being single at thirty is no problem these days.deseos
wishes; desiresnoun (m, plural)Pedí tres deseos antes de apagar las velas.Make three wishes before blowing out the candles.separarse
to separate; to break upverb (reflexive)Cuando se separaron, ella se quedó con el departamento.When they broke up, she kept the apartment.sorpresa
surprisenoun (f)Le organizamos una fiesta sorpresa sin que se enterara.We organised a surprise party without her finding out.quilombo
mess; chaos; complicated situationexpressioncolloquialExtremely common in everyday Argentine speech. Can refer to physical disorder or a complicated social situation. Originally vulgar, now firmly colloquial and widely used across age groups.
Con tanto trabajo y los chicos enfermos, tengo un quilombo en casa.With so much work and the kids sick, my place is a total mess.irse a la B
to crash emotionally; to hit a low point; to feel really downexpressioncolloquialA metaphor drawn from football: 'la B' is the second division. 'Irse a la B' means to drop from happiness to a low mood, especially at emotionally loaded moments.
Siempre me voy a la B en invierno cuando oscurece temprano.I always hit a low point in winter when it gets dark early.
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boluda
idiot; dummy, also used affectionately between close friendsexpressionvulgarOne of the most distinctively Argentine words. Among close friends it loses its insulting edge and becomes a casual filler or term of endearment, similar to 'dude' or 'girl'. Tone and relationship between speakers determine whether it stings or bonds.
Boluda, ¿cómo no me avisaste que llegabas hoy?Oh come on, why didn't you tell me you were arriving today?
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