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hijoputason of a bitch (strong insult or expression of frustration/admiration)

vulgar

Can be a genuine insult or, depending on tone and relationship, a term of (rough) affection or impressed surprise. Context and delivery are everything. Very frequent in heated or emotional speech.

Cuando se enteró de que le habían estafado, lo llamó hijoputa y colgó el teléfono.When he found out he'd been swindled, he called him a son of a bitch and hung up.

fliparto be amazed, to freak out, to be blown away

colloquial

Widely used among younger speakers to express astonishment, disbelief, or excessive enthusiasm. 'Estás flipado' means 'you're crazy / you're dreaming'.

Cuando vio el precio de la factura, flipó en colores.When he saw the amount on the bill, he was absolutely gobsmacked.

paletorube, bumpkin, unsophisticated person (who can be easily fooled)

colloquial

Originally referred to someone from the countryside, but is widely used to describe anyone who is naive, unsophisticated, or out of their depth in a given context. Can be mildly offensive.

Se aprovechó del paleto del pueblo para venderle el coche por el doble de su valor.He took advantage of the naive local to sell him the car for double its value.

pringadosucker, mug, the one who always gets the short end of the stick

colloquial

Refers to someone who ends up doing the dirty work, paying the price, or being exploited while others benefit. Not necessarily insulting, can be self-deprecating.

Como siempre, los pringados de turno son los que pagan la fiesta con sus impuestos.As always, the usual suckers are the ones who fund the party with their taxes.

currowork, job (informal)

colloquial

Very common everyday term for work or one's job. Completely neutral in tone.

Llevo toda la semana hasta arriba de curro y no he tenido tiempo para nada.I've been swamped with work all week and haven't had time for anything.

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