SHUSTA
An informal expression used to tell someone to be quiet or shut up.
SHUSTA! I want to watch my soap opera in peace.
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Tag: callar
Definitions tagged callar in the street dictionary.
Boliviaspika
A famous brand of transistor radio from the mid-20th century that was a staple in Argentine homes. Today, the noun is used for someone who talks non-stop and never shuts up. (Spica was a widespread brand of portable radios in Argentina during the 1960s).
Hey, spika, shut up a bit and let me talk for a while.
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ArgentinaMuzzarela
Quiet, silent. Refers to staying mute or keeping your mouth shut. (In Argentina, this cheese name is used because the word sounds similar to the word for mute, mudo).
Shhh, keep it quiet, you, muzzarela!
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Altivez
To speak in a loud, commanding tone or to have such vocal projection that you dominate the conversation and make everyone listen.
Oh, look at that guy, he is speaking with great Altivez. Yeah, now I can hear him clearly.
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Colombiatramoyar
A slang term used to accuse someone of lying or being deceptive. It implies that the person is plotting a scheme or trying to trick others (originally referring to theatrical stage machinery used to create illusions).
- Don't you start trying to tramoyar me. - You're a total tramoyero.
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