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ponce

/pɒns/

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noun

Chulo, proxeneta

A man living off another's earnings, especially a woman's.

Examples :

"The wealthy businessman's wife supported the family, but her husband was a confirmed ponce, living off her income and doing no work. "

La esposa del rico hombre de negocios mantenía a la familia, pero su marido era un chulo confirmado, que vivía de sus ingresos y no trabajaba.

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verb

Hacer de proxeneta

To act as a pimp.

Examples :

"The older boy was known to ponce the younger students for their lunch money. "

Se sabía que el chico mayor hacía de proxeneta con los estudiantes más jóvenes por su dinero para el almuerzo.

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verb

Intentar deshacerse de, vender proactivamente

Hence, to try to get rid of or proactively sell something.

Examples :

"The car salesman was trying to ponce the extended warranty on us, even though we said we weren't interested. "

El vendedor de coches estaba tratando de vendernos la garantía extendida, a pesar de que dijimos que no estábamos interesados.

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verb

Comportarse de manera presumida o afeminada

To behave in a posh or effeminate manner.

Examples :

"He started to ponce around, adjusting his tie and flicking imaginary dust off his jacket, as if he were attending a gala instead of just a meeting. "

Empezó a comportarse de manera presumida, ajustándose la corbata y quitándose el polvo imaginario de la chaqueta, como si asistiera a una gala en lugar de a una simple reunión.

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verb

Tomar prestado algo de alguien sin devolverlo

To borrow (something) from somebody without returning it.

Examples :

""My brother is always poncing my pens and never giving them back." "

Mi hermano siempre me toma prestados los bolígrafos y nunca me los devuelve.

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noun

Pedo

The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.

Examples :

""After sitting for a long time in class, a loud ponce escaped him, making everyone laugh." "

Después de estar sentado mucho tiempo en clase, se le escapó un pedo ruidoso, haciendo reír a todos.

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noun

Maricón, puto

A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

Examples :

"Several of the boys in the class considered the new student a ponce. "

Varios de los chicos de la clase consideraban al nuevo estudiante un maricón.

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