Jul 26 23:52
1 mo ago
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Spanish term
United States
Spanish>English Medical Translator
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
manga de amebas
Spanish to English
Other
Slang
Argentina
This term came up in an Argentine TV series I'm working on the subtitles for. I am very curious about it. I have found other instances of it online, but no actual discussion regarding the term itself.
I am wondering if this is used (or was used) in a similar way to how some Colombians use "gonorrea" as both an insult and, in certain circumstances, somewhat of a term of affection among friends (along with "marica").
I found this on the RAE website for "manga," which is a definite step in the right direction:
21. f. despect. coloq. Arg., Bol., Par. y Ur. Grupo de personas. Una manga de atorrantes.
Perspective from any Argentines would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
I am wondering if this is used (or was used) in a similar way to how some Colombians use "gonorrea" as both an insult and, in certain circumstances, somewhat of a term of affection among friends (along with "marica").
I found this on the RAE website for "manga," which is a definite step in the right direction:
21. f. despect. coloq. Arg., Bol., Par. y Ur. Grupo de personas. Una manga de atorrantes.
Perspective from any Argentines would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | bunch of losers |
neilmac
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Proposed translations
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bunch of losers
Or "buncha losers" - which seems to be a pretty generic non-sweary insult applicable in most contexts...
Example sentence:
'Buncha Losers' comedy is one of those homegrown American art forms...
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liz askew
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Cheers :)
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Shaun Richards
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Tx:-)
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Alan Otero
: I'd add what I wrote in the discussion section.
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