jipatearse - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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jipatearse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/ji.pa.te.'ar.se/

How the word is used

The word "jipatearse" is a colloquial term used in Venezuela. It is more commonly used in oral speech rather than in written contexts. The term is used to describe the act of leaving abruptly or running away without saying goodbye or notifying others.

Examples Sentences

  1. Se jipateó de la reunión sin decir nada.
  2. He left the meeting without saying anything.

  3. Siempre se jipatea de las fiestas temprano.

  4. He always bails on parties early.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Jipatearse" is frequently used in various idiomatic expressions in Venezuela. Some examples include:

  1. ¡No te jipatees!
  2. Don't bail on us!

  3. Me jipatié de la oficina antes de tiempo.

  4. I left the office early.

  5. Ella siempre se jipatea cuando la cosa se pone difícil.

  6. She always bails when things get tough.

Etymology

The etymology of "jipatearse" is not clear, but it is derived from Venezuelan slang.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Escaparse (to escape) - Fugar (to flee)

Antonyms: - Permanecer (to stay) - Quedarse (to remain)