Violetta S01E18: Spanish study pack

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zonzasilly; dumb (affectionate or mild)

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Rioplatense term, roughly equivalent to 'tonta' but softer and more affectionate in tone. Commonly used between friends without real malice.

Ay, no seas zonza, te van a pagar el doble si aceptás la oferta.Oh, don't be silly, they're going to pay you double if you accept the offer.

bombonazoextremely attractive person; a real stunner

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Augmentative of 'bombón' (literally 'big chocolate'), used in Rioplatense speech to describe someone strikingly good-looking. Said with admiration, sometimes playfully.

El chico nuevo de la oficina es un bombonazo, todas lo miran.The new guy at the office is a total stunner, everyone stares at him.

no lo valehe/she/it isn't worth it

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Short dismissal meaning the person or thing does not deserve the emotional energy being spent on them. Natural in everyday Rioplatense speech when advising someone to move on.

Si te trata así, no lo vale. Buscate a alguien mejor.If he treats you like that, he isn't worth it. Find someone better.

recalculandorecalculating; rethinking the plan (said humorously like a GPS)

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Borrowed from GPS navigation language and used ironically when someone has to quickly change strategy because something unexpected happened.

Iba al bar pero vi que estaba cerrado. Recalculando, me fui a la heladería.I was heading to the bar but saw it was closed. Recalculating, I went to the ice cream shop.

cargosoannoying; a pain; someone who pesters or burdens others

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Distinctly Rioplatense. Describes someone who is tiresome, clingy, or persistently bothersome. Not a strong insult, but clearly negative.

Mi primo es muy cargoso cuando viene a casa, no para de hacer preguntas.My cousin is really annoying when he comes over, he never stops asking questions.

loserloser (social failure; someone seen as a nobody)

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English loanword used unchanged in Rioplatense youth speech. Carries the full weight of the English dismissal and is used to put someone down socially.

No le des bolilla a lo que dice, es un loser que no tiene amigos.Don't pay any attention to what he says, he's a loser with no friends.

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