Season 1 · Episode 45
Violetta
A musically-talented teenager returns to her native Buenos Aires after living in Europe.
Used to dismiss a past issue and move on. Signals the speaker considers the matter closed and does not want to continue the discussion.
Used in reassuring or dismissive contexts. The reflexive pronoun changes with the subject: no te hagas problema, no se haga problema. Very common in everyday Rioplatense conversation.
A vague but very frequent expression used to challenge or question someone's emotional reaction. 'Así' refers back to the visible emotional state. Tone can range from sympathetic to dismissive.
Affectionate, slightly childlike form of 'papá'. Used between a child and a parent, or between adults being playfully affectionate. Very common in River Plate speech.
Literally 'to saw the floor'. Used when someone is working secretly to get another person removed from a position or to damage their standing. Very common in Rioplatense workplace or social rivalry contexts.
The diminutive '-ito' on 'esfuerzo' softens the request but can also carry mild irony or gentle pressure. Used when asking someone to do something they are reluctant to do.
Also written 'aspavento'. Refers to exaggerated gestures or reactions. Telling someone 'no hagas tanto espamento' means 'stop making such a fuss'. Common in River Plate speech.
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