Doll House

Very common Argentine slang for stealing, ranging from petty theft to large-scale corruption. Completely neutral in tone when used between peers; no strong shock value.

From careta (mask). To caretear is to perform an identity that isn't genuine, to pose. Common in political and social criticism in Argentina.

Idiomatic. The image is of something moving so smoothly it doesn't stir up dust. Used to describe low-profile, undetected activity.

From romper las pelotas, a very common Argentine expression for pestering or irritating someone. Used frequently in heated or frustrated speech.

Literally 'melted' or 'fused'. In everyday Argentine speech it means completely drained of energy. Also can mean financially ruined in other contexts, but here it signals physical and emotional exhaustion.

Literally 'to end up glued'. In legal or financial contexts it means being left with traceable liability or incriminating connections. Very common in Argentine informal speech about dodgy dealings.

Extremely versatile Argentine discourse marker. Can express agreement, encouragement, impatience, or a prompt to action. One of the highest-frequency informal markers in River Plate Spanish.