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USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural.
el arrumaco
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (show of affection)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Siempre nos hacemos arrumacos cuando miramos películas.We always snuggle when we're watching a movie.
Nos pasamos el domingo en la cama, haciéndonos arrumacos.We spent Sunday afternoon in bed, kissing and cuddling.
2. (colloquial) (flattery)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. sweet-talking (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Sus arrumacos y sus mentiras no lograron convencerme.Her sweet-talking and her lies failed to convince me.
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