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carcamal
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pejorative) (elderly and frail) (Argentina) (Spain)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Spain
a. decrepit
Sé que no me escuchas porque piensas que soy una vieja carcamal, pero más sabe el viejo por viejo que por diablo.I know you don't listen to me because you think I'm a decrepit old lady, but with age comes wisdom.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (pejorative) (elderly person) (Argentina) (Spain)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Spain
a. old geezer (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
El crucero estaba lleno de carcamales. No había nadie de mi edad.Th cruise was full of old geezers. There was no one my age.
b. old crock (masculine) (pejorative) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Ese carcamal apenas puede meter las bolsas en el coche. - ¿Por qué no haces algo útil y y lo vas a ayudar, entonces?That old crock can barely carry his bags to the car. - Why don't you make yourself useful and go help him, then?
c. old hag (feminine) (pejorative)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Mi vecina es un carcamal amargado que se queja por todo.My neighbor is a bitter old hag who complains about everything.
d. old fogey (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
El partido está liderado por carcamales que son reacios al cambio.The party is led by old fogies who are resistant to change.
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