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Tag: educado

Definitions tagged educado in the street dictionary.

afrancesado

Describes someone with refined, delicate, or elegant manners that border on being effeminate and are far removed from traditional masculinity (in Argentina, French culture was historically the model for high society, leading to this association between sophistication and being a soft dandy).

Jorge Telerman is the archetype of the Argentine afrancesado (Jorge Telerman is a prominent politician known for his cultured and elegant persona).

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MACANUDO

A person who is friendly, warm, and easy to get along with. A good-natured or great individual who treats others well. (In Argentina, it usually refers to someone who is a real stand-up guy or pleasant to deal with).

Go see my mechanic, he will fix it for you right away. He is a MACANUDO guy.

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sacar los pies del plato

To step out of line, overstep boundaries, or act in a way that is inappropriate for one's position or group loyalty.

That politician is a traitor. He is flirting with the other party. He sacó los pies del plato.

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servicialidad

The quality of being helpful or always being ready to assist anyone (Mexican culture places high value on being at your service, which is reflected in common polite greetings).

He washed their feet, giving us an example of servicialidad.

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