desparpajo
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el desparpajo(
dehs
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pahr
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pah
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hoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (ease)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. self-confidence
El desparpajo y la habilidad de Julia la hacen una excelente vendedora.Julia's self-confidence and skill make her an excellent saleswoman.
2. (pejorative) (impertinence)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. nerve
Ernesto tuvo el desparpajo de pedir un aumento a pesar de haber hecho un pésimo trabajo.Ernesto had some nerve asking for a raise despite having done a terrible job .
b. cheek (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Nos sorprendió el desparpajo del repartidor, exigiéndonos una propina más grande.We were shocked by the deliveryman's cheek, demanding a bigger tip from us.
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