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Tag: chapas

Definitions tagged chapas in the street dictionary.

CHAPITAS

A rosy or reddish flush on the cheeks resulting from physical activity, cold weather, or embarrassment. (In Bolivia, this often refers to the natural red tint people develop on their faces from living at high altitudes.)

Every time I talk to you about Manuel your cheeks get CHAPITAS, I think you like him.

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Fondeado

A man who is starting to go bald and has a noticeably receding hairline. (The slang implies the hairline is moving toward the back, or fondo, creating deep receding temples).

Poor guy, he is 25 and already fondeado.

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Cubrefalta

A filler piece, trim, or cover used to hide gaps, cracks, or holes in construction, car repairs, or machinery. It refers to any component that masks a missing part or an unsightly opening, like a decorative faceplate or a patch.

a. The bathroom is finished, we just need to put some cubrefaltas on the toilet. b. The car had minor damage that can be fixed with a cubrefalta. c. They left the outlets exposed and now we have to put cubrefaltas on them. d. That screw works as a cubrefalta and costs almost nothing.

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