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Home » Words » garronear

garronear

A slang term primarily used in Argentina, 'garronear' refers to the act of obtaining something (usually food or drink) without paying for it, often by persuading someone else to buy it for you.

Examples

  • Spanish: Juan siempre intenta garronear una cerveza cuando salimos a los bares.
  • English: Juan always tries to scrounge a beer when we go out to the bars.

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