Granate
A fan of the Lanús football club (named for the team's signature color, maroon).
I'm going to see Granate today, the day has finally arrived!
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Definitions by lufort87
Words and definitions lufort87 has contributed to the street dictionary.
ArgentinaXeneizes
Fans or supporters of the Argentinian soccer club Boca Juniors (the name is derived from the Genoese dialect word for someone from Genoa, reflecting the origins of the club and the neighborhood of La Boca).
Today I am going with the whole Xeneize crew to eat some chorizo sandwiches.
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Guitarreada
A social gathering or party centered around playing the guitar and singing (these meetings are a staple of Argentine social life, often featuring folk or rock music).
Last night was epic, guitarreada and beer all night long.
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Sabaleros
Fans of the Argentine soccer team Colon de Santa Fe (The nickname refers to the sabalo, a type of fish common in the local rivers of their home city).
We Sabaleros don't chicken out even in the worst moments, we turned the game around again!
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Canallas
Fans of the Argentine soccer club Rosario Central (the name literally means scoundrels, a nickname born from a historical rivalry with their cross-town opponents).
The canallas fill the stadium every Sunday!
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Tallarines
A nickname for fans of the soccer club Talleres de Córdoba (the name is a play on the club name that literally translates to noodles).
The Tallarines follow their team everywhere.
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Menopausica
A woman who is going through menopause.
I hit menopausia and started feeling some strange symptoms.
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Monoambiente
A studio apartment consisting of a single room that serves as the kitchen, living area, and bedroom. (In Argentina, apartment sizes are measured by total rooms or ambientes, making this the smallest available unit).
He moved out on his own and rented a tiny monoambiente downtown.
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Raviolada
A social gathering or feast centered on eating ravioli (a traditional Sunday family lunch in Argentina).
My grandma put together the best raviolada ever.
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Leprosos
Fans of the Argentine soccer team Newell's Old Boys (the nickname dates back to the 1920s when the club agreed to play a charity match to raise funds for a leprosy clinic).
The leprosos crowd has so much grit!
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Zona liberada
An area where the police deliberately stop patrolling or responding to calls, implying they are complicit in the crimes occurring there. (In Argentina, this often suggests a bribe was paid to ensure no officers would be present while a crime took place).
I called the police three times and they never showed up. This neighborhood is a zona liberada, forget it...
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Apuro
A state of being in a rush or hurry.
He was in such an apuro that he forgot his keys.
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aplazar
To fail an exam or be flunked by a teacher.
I did not study at all, he aplazó me.
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Apurar
To hurry up or rush.
I'm going to apurar or I'll be late for the appointment.
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Pegar un bife
To slap or smack someone across the face (bife literally means steak, used here as slang for the flat impact of a hand).
I did not like what he did and I pegué un bife to him.
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arco
The goal or the net in a soccer match.
This kid can't get a single shot in the arco!
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Lamparita
A light bulb. (While it literally translates to little lamp, it is the standard term used in Argentina for a bulb.)
The lamparita burned out right now when I have to start studying!
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Cabala
A specific ritual, superstition, or lucky charm used to bring good luck or ensure a certain outcome. (It is a deeply rooted practice in Argentina, especially concerning soccer matches and gambling).
I wore my red and white bracelet as a Cabala so we would win the match.
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Cañá
The cops, the fuzz. (A term used for the police force or an individual officer).
I got robbed and the Cañá took 2 hours to get here.
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Casa rodante
A motorhome, RV, or travel trailer used for living in while traveling.
We bought the casa rodante and we are going to travel to see the whole country.
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Chupetín
A lollipop, a piece of hard candy mounted on a stick to make it easy to suck on.
I bought my son a chupetín and he stopped crying immediately.
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Chueco
A person who is bow-legged or has crooked legs.
He was so chueco you could tell from a block away.
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cacho
A piece, bit, or chunk of something.
Give me a cacho of that sandwich, I am hungry.
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Computadora
A computer.
That kid is on the Computadora all day playing games, he never stops...
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canilla
Faucet or tap. (This is the standard term used in Argentina for what other Spanish speakers call a grifo.)
That canilla is leaking a lot, I am going to have to fix it.
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Despensa
A small neighborhood grocery store, usually selling bread and deli meats among other staples (in Argentina, these shops serve as the primary local spot for daily food shopping).
I am going to the despensa because we ran out of bread.
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Cuarto oscuro
The private room or voting booth where a voter selects their ballot in secret. (In Argentina, this is typically a closed room where all available party ballots are laid out for the voter to choose from.)
I walked into the cuarto oscuro already knowing who I was going to vote for in the presidential elections.
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Cuadra
A city block: the section of a street between two consecutive intersections. (In Argentina, this is the standard unit for measuring short distances and giving directions in urban areas).
We are two cuadras away from Mom's house.
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Curita
An adhesive bandage used to protect a small wound or cut (the term is a genericized trademark in Argentina, similar to the brand Band-Aid).
I started bleeding a lot, so I put on a curita.
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Enchastre
A big, sloppy mess or a stain, typically caused by spilling something or being clumsy.
I spilled all my coffee and made a total enchastre.
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Escarbadientes
Toothpicks used to remove food from between your teeth.
Do you have an escarbadientes? I got a little piece of meat stuck between my back teeth and I can't get it out.
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Entrecasa
Used to describe wearing simple, casual clothes at home. It refers to an informal, domestic look, like loungewear or old clothes that one would not wear to go out.
This weekend I plan to be lazy all day and stay de entrecasa.
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Feriado
A public holiday or non-working day when businesses and schools close to commemorate a historical or religious event. (In Argentina, these are frequently moved or added to create long weekends to promote domestic tourism).
Monday is a feriado, we have a long weekend!
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Fósforos
Matches. Small wooden sticks used to start a fire.
Hand me the fósforos so I can light the burner to make some soup.
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Fideos
In Argentina, this is the general term for any type of non-stuffed pasta, like spaghetti, fusilli, or linguine.
Today I am going to make some good fideos with meat sauce.
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Hamaca
A playground swing (in most other Spanish-speaking countries, this word refers to a hammock).
My daughter loves going to the hamaca at the park on the corner.
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Hora pico
The time of day when traffic and public transportation are at their busiest, usually occurring when people are commuting to or from work (rush hour).
I wanted to arrive early but there was a lot of traffic, it was hora pico.
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Liviano
Light, not heavy (often used to describe food that is easy to digest).
I am going to have a salad for dinner tonight so I go to sleep feeling liviana.
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Jogging
Sweatpants or joggers (In Argentina, this loanword refers specifically to the garment rather than the act of running).
I have to buy a new jogging to go to the gym.
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Macana
A blunder, a screw-up, or a bummer. (Used to describe making a mistake or a situation that is a pity).
What a macana! I forgot to call him for his birthday!
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Lavarropas
A washing machine (this is the standard term used in Argentina and Uruguay, whereas other regions use lavadora).
Those clothes are all dirty! Put them in the lavarropas!
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mamadera
A baby bottle (the standard term used in Argentina instead of the more common Spanish word biberon).
I gave him the mamadera and he fell asleep in my arms.
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Metegol
Foosball. A tabletop game that simulates a soccer match (in Argentina, this is the standard name for what other countries call futbolin).
We spent all afternoon at the metegol and it got super late!
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moreno
A Black person. (In Argentina, this is a common way to refer to someone of African descent, often used as a more neutral or polite descriptor).
That moreno was totally ripped.
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Municipalidad
City Hall or the local government building (In Argentina, the municipalidad is the administrative body of a city or town).
I went to the municipalidad to complain because this city is missing traffic lights.
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Ñoquis
A type of dumpling made from flour and potatoes (traditionally eaten in Argentina on the 29th of every month for good luck).
He had some delicious Ñoquis with bolognese sauce.
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Ñeñe
A kid or a little boy. (In Argentina, this is a colloquial and sometimes playful variation of the word nene.)
That Ñeñe is very smart and mature for his age.
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Nena
A little girl or young child.
The nena spent the whole day crying.
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