Season 1 · Episode 65
Violetta
A musically-talented teenager returns to her native Buenos Aires after living in Europe.
Very common in everyday Argentine speech. Refers to an embarrassing mistake, usually social. Not vulgar, but definitely informal.
Literally 'anything' or 'whatever thing', but in Argentine speech it frequently functions as a stand-alone exclamation meaning something is outrageous, absurd, or unacceptable. Context distinguishes it from the literal meaning.
A very common Argentine filler phrase used to soften a statement or introduce a final concession. Not to be read as 'the last one' but rather as 'when all is said and done' or 'if nothing else works'.
A playful, invented nickname of the kind Argentine parents use with children or partners. 'Palta' is the Argentine word for avocado. The diminutive suffix '-ito/-ita' signals affection or irony depending on tone.
Used figuratively to say someone is competing or has a valid chance again after a setback. The literal image of a race gives it meaning a learner might partially guess, but the idiomatic use to signal a comeback in a non-sporting context is the key nuance.
Literally 'to hang from the fame'. Used accusingly to say someone is exploiting another person's success or popularity for their own benefit.
Literally 'dead little fly'. Describes a person who pretends to be shy, sweet, or naive while actually being calculating. Used accusingly, often between rivals.
Argentine informal word for a long or sour expression on someone's face. Related to 'cara' (face). Often used by parents or older relatives addressing children or younger people.
Widely used in the Río de la Plata region to describe a noisy, chaotic scene or uproar. Can describe noise, a scandal, or general disorder.
Argentine informal expression equivalent to 'goosebumps'. The standard medical/formal term is 'piel de gallina', but 'piel de ave' is used here in the same way.
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