Envious S01E05: Spanish study pack

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forroasshole, jerk

vulgar

Strong insult used when someone behaves in a dishonest or hurtful way. The literal meaning is 'lining' (of a garment) or 'condom', but in everyday use it functions as a pointed character judgment.

Resultó ser un forro: desapareció justo cuando más lo necesitaba.He turned out to be a jerk, he vanished right when I needed him most.

tránsfugaslippery person, someone who keeps changing sides or can't be pinned down; turncoat

colloquial

Formally means a political defector or deserter, but in everyday speech it's used to describe someone unreliable who shifts allegiances or commitments to suit themselves.

No te fíes de ese chico; es un tránsfuga, hoy está con una y mañana con otra.Don't trust that guy, he's slippery, today he's with one girl and tomorrow with another.

bancarseto put up with, to handle, to stand (something or someone)

colloquial

Very common Argentine verbal expression. 'Bancarse algo' means to tolerate or endure something; 'bancarse a alguien' means to put up with a person. Related to 'banco' (bank) in the sense of 'backing' or supporting.

No me banco más el calor de esta oficina sin aire acondicionado.I can't stand the heat in this office with no air conditioning anymore.

coparloto be into it, to like the idea, to feel enthusiastic about something

colloquial

'Me copa' is a staple expression of enthusiasm or approval. Literally derived from 'copa' (cup/glass), but functionally means 'I'm into it' or 'sounds great to me'.

Me copa la idea de ir a comer afuera esta noche.I'm into the idea of going out to eat tonight.

fantasmínghoster, someone who disappears without explanation

colloquial

Diminutive of 'fantasma' (ghost). Used to describe someone who goes silent or vanishes in a personal or romantic context, equivalent to 'ghoster' in English internet slang. The diminutive here is slightly playful-accusatory rather than truly affectionate.

Después de tres citas desapareció; resultó ser un fantasmín.After three dates he disappeared, turned out to be a total ghoster.

veloriowake, funeral vigil; by extension: a dead, depressing atmosphere

colloquial

Literally a wake for the deceased, but used figuratively to describe any environment or gathering that feels gloomy, silent, or lifeless. A common informal comparison.

La reunión de equipo estuvo un velorio; nadie habló ni propuso nada.The team meeting was like a funeral, nobody talked or proposed anything.

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