Violetta S01E01: Spanish study pack

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jolgoriorevelry, merrymaking, living it up

colloquial

Slightly old-fashioned or theatrical in tone; used here with mild irony to describe the carefree, dreamy state of adolescents.

Los chicos armaron un jolgorio en el patio que se escuchó desde la otra cuadra.The kids threw a raucous party in the backyard that could be heard from the next block.

despistadascatterbrained, clueless, out of it

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colloquial

Literally 'off-track'; used to describe someone who is absent-minded or oblivious to what is happening around them. Common as both a mild insult and an affectionate tease.

Es tan despistada que salió de casa sin el teléfono tres veces esta semana.She's so scatterbrained that she left the house without her phone three times this week.

obtusodense, pig-headed, obtuse

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colloquial

Technically a geometry term, but used colloquially to call someone deliberately narrow-minded or unwilling to understand reason.

No tiene sentido discutir con él; es demasiado obtuso para escuchar a nadie.There's no point arguing with him; he's too pig-headed to listen to anyone.

bardearto mess with someone, to give someone grief, to stir up trouble

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colloquial

Very common in Argentine informal speech, especially among young people. Covers a range from light teasing to serious provocation.

Siempre que sale con ese grupo termina bardeando a alguien y se arma un quilombo.Whenever he goes out with that group he ends up stirring up trouble with someone and things get messy.

poner los puntosto lay down the law, to set someone straight, to make one's position clear

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colloquial

Fixed phrase meaning to firmly establish limits or assert authority in a relationship or situation. Often used in the context of romantic jealousy or interpersonal conflict.

Al final le puso los puntos y le aclaró que esa actitud no la iba a tolerar más.In the end she laid down the law and made it clear she wasn't going to put up with that attitude anymore.

chiquitinalittle one, tiny one (affectionate)

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colloquial

Diminutive of 'chiquita', itself a diminutive of 'chica'. The double diminutive intensifies the affection. Used exclusively as an endearment toward a child or someone much younger.

Cuando la abuela la vio llegar, la llamó chiquitina y la abrazó fuerte.When the grandmother saw her arrive, she called her 'little one' and hugged her tight.

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