Every era has its slang
Lunfardo 2.0 Dictionary
Twenty pairs. Each 1930 word with its present-day equivalent and, where it exists, the line from the tango where Gardel sang it. Eighteen already have their verse; two remain open.
Digital recreation
18 with a verse · 2 under research
Entry 09 · Verb
With audio proof
Engrupir
To talk someone into something that is not true.
The proof
“Tenés un arte pa' engrupir a los varones…”Cachadora · recorded 1929 · Francisco Lomuto
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2026 translation
To engrupir was to sell a story that did not exist, and the tango treated it as a craft. Today we call it selling smoke.
Every verse is cross-checked in at least two sources: the published lyrics and the record of Gardel's recording. The tango for each word plays on Spotify. Before publishing, the Foundation confirms the transcriptions.
