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Season 1 · Episode 3
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Argentineon NetflixDespite an embarrassing allergy, Vicky is on a mission to find a date for her friend's wedding. What better way to find a plus one than a dating app?
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casamiento
weddingnoun (m)El casamiento de mi prima fue en una estancia a las afueras de la ciudad.My cousin's wedding was at a ranch on the outskirts of the city.alergia
allergynoun (f)Me salió una alergia en el brazo después de usar ese jabón nuevo.I got an allergic reaction on my arm after using that new soap.che
hey, mate (general address or filler)expressioncolloquialQuintessential Argentine filler and attention-getter. Used to call someone's attention, express mild surprise, or simply as a friendly address between people of any age. Distinctly Argentine.
Che, ¿me pasás la sal?Hey, can you pass me the salt?aplicación de citas
dating appnoun phrase (f)Muchos amigos míos conocieron a su pareja por una aplicación de citas.Many of my friends met their partner through a dating app.separarse
to separate, to break up (from a partner)verb (reflexive)Mis vecinos se separaron después de muchos años juntos.My neighbors broke up after many years together.unidad modelo
model unit / show apartment (a furnished display apartment in a new development)noun phrase (f)Antes de comprar, fuimos a visitar la unidad modelo del edificio.Before buying, we went to visit the building's model unit.plantar
to stand someone up, to bail on someoneexpressioncolloquialUsed when someone fails to show up for a planned date or meeting without warning. Common in romantic and social contexts.
Me plantó en el bar y nunca dio explicaciones.He stood me up at the bar and never gave any explanation.pibe
guy, kid, young manexpressioncolloquialVery common Argentine term for a young man or just 'a guy'. Broadly equivalent to 'dude' or 'bloke' depending on context. Not pejorative.
Ese pibe trabaja en el kiosco de la esquina.That guy works at the corner newsstand.brote
breakout, rash, flare-up (skin)noun (m)El calor le provocó un brote en la espalda.The heat caused a rash on her back.disculparse
to apologizeverb (reflexive)Después de la discusión, él se disculpó y todo quedó bien.After the argument, he apologized and everything was fine.
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boludo
idiot, fool (also used affectionately between close friends)expressionvulgarTone shifts entirely with context and intonation. Between close friends it is warm and affectionate; directed at a stranger or in anger it is genuinely offensive. One of the most loaded words in Argentine Spanish.
¡Boludo, casi me asustás!You idiot, you almost scared me!
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