zarparse

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "sarparse" in Argentina.
zarparse
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in Argentina
(Argentina)
a. to go overboard
¡Eh! ¡No te zarpes con la propina! Eso es más que lo que pagamos por la comida.Hey! Don't go overboard with your tip! That's more than what we paid for the meal.
b. to go way too far
Felipe se zarpó. Entiendo que está enojado con el jefe, pero no le puede hablar así.Felipe went way too far. I understand he's mad at our boss, but he can't talk to him like that.
c. to go crazy
¿No te estás zarpando invitando esa multitud a tu departamento? No hay lugar para tanta gente.Don't you think you're going crazy inviting such a crowd to your apartment? There's no room for so many people!
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