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Used to describe a thin or skinny person. It is also a very common term of endearment for a friend or romantic partner, regardless of their actual body type (in Mexico, physical traits are frequently used as affectionate nicknames).
Hey, flaca, you look great in that dress you bought for the wedding.
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Used to refer to someone's boyfriend or significant other. It is the most common informal term for a romantic partner in Peru, used regardless of the person's actual physical build (literally, skinny).
Hey, are you going to the party with your flaco or are you going alone?
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A common Argentine colloquialism used to address a man or refer to him, similar to dude, guy, or man. It is frequently used to get a stranger's attention regardless of their actual physical build (literally, the word means thin).
Hey, flaco, you forgot your keys in the car door!
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A friendly term of address used to speak to someone with familiarity or affection, regardless of their actual physical build. It is an extremely common way to interact with friends, acquaintances, or even strangers in a casual, polite tone (while the word literally means skinny, in Argentina it is used like buddy or man and is not a comment on weight).
What are you up to, flaco! So long without running into you around here, how is everything?
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Used to describe a thin person or as a friendly way to address a man, whether a friend or a stranger, regardless of his actual weight. It is a very common way to get someone's attention in daily conversation (in Chile, physical traits are frequently used as neutral nicknames).
Hey, flaco, could you tell me what time the bus passes by on this street?
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A very common informal way to address someone in Argentina, similar to 'hey man' or 'buddy'. While the word literally means thin, it is used as a generic term regardless of the person's actual physical build in casual situations.
Hey, flaco! Watch out, you just dropped your cell phone on the ground.
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Used to describe a person or animal that is very thin or skin and bones. In casual speech, it refers to someone who looks noticeably gaunt, whether it is their natural build or because they have lost a lot of weight.
My goodness, Jose, you've become so Flaco after having the flu!
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A very common Argentine colloquialism used to address a man, usually younger. It functions like guy, dude, or buddy when calling for someone's attention or referring to an unknown person. While it literally means skinny, it is used as a generic term regardless of the person's actual build.
Hey, flaco, do you know if this bus drops me off near the River stadium? (The River stadium is the home of the River Plate soccer club in Buenos Aires).
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A very common informal way to address a man or refer to a guy. Although the word literally means thin, it is used as a generic term like dude or man regardless of the person's physical appearance.
Hey, flaco, do you have any idea what time the 152 bus comes by this stop? (In Argentina, public bus lines are commonly referred to by their route numbers).
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Used to describe someone with a slight build or very little body fat. It is the go-to term in Chile for someone who is skinny or has no meat on their bones.
My cousin is so flaco that you can see all his ribs when he takes his shirt off.
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