A killjoy, a wet blanket, or someone who is constantly negative and refuses to join in on the fun or celebrate. (In Argentina, it is also frequently used to describe someone who lacks passion, particularly in sports).
- Want to go dancing? - Nah, I do not feel like it. - Man, you are such an amargo.
Getting your hopes up or being in a state of high anticipation for something to happen. (In the Dominican Republic, the term refers to the neck, evoking the image of someone stretching their neck to see if something they want is arriving.)
The guy I like told me he gave me another chance but it was a lie. He left me haciendo cocote.
Suffering from heartbreak or unrequited love, often involving feelings of bitterness. In the past, mal de amores was diagnosed by doctors as a legitimate physical illness with its own prescriptions, whereas today people usually just call it depression or sadness.
Anita was suffering from mal de amores and could not go to work for a week.