The word argüende is an idiom used in El Salvador and Mexico to refer to gossip. It can be defined as the action of gossiping, that is, when a person talks about a place, the lives of others or an event in a negative or derogatory way.
Gossip is indiscreet talk that can occur between two or a large group of people. Malice is a characteristic that defines an argument, the news that is created through this practice usually harms the person of whom it is spoken.
Argue or gossip. Source: pixabay.com.
Arguments can be generated by a true story that is distorted or that the affected person does not want to reveal. Sometimes the protagonist of the gossip is not aware that it has been made public and does not have the opportunity to deny it or clear his name.
Gossip was born in families and in social groups, it is usually practiced at meetings or parties in order to break the ice or share a topic of conversation.
The argüendes are very negative for all those involved in them, they damage the reputation of the one who generates them and that of the affected one. The story can be distorted, because each person will tell the version they have understood of it and in this way it can become an even worse gossip.
It should be noted that many pink press publications benefit from arguende. The stories about famous singers and actors, politicians or celebrities are ideal to feed the news portals that specialize in gossip.
Meanings and origin
Among so many possible definitions, the argument can also be understood as the secret comment or comments that arise as a result of an event and whose purpose is not productive, and with this it is not intended to preserve the truth. We could classify this term as a bad habit, a bad habit.
Another meaning that can be assigned to the word argüende is that of dispute, this due to what is usually generated by gossip. An argument or lawsuit can occur in both a private and public setting.
Etymology
The word argüende comes from the verb “argüir” which in turn descends from the Latin arguĕre. This refers to alleging something in a positive or negative way.
Synonyms
Some synonyms for argüende can be:
- Story.
- Bullshit.
- History.
- Cheating.
- Gossip.
- Talk.
- Gossip.
- Murmuring.
- Tangle.
- Mess.
- Gossip.
- Rumor.
- Slander.
- Inaccuracy.
When arguende is related to dispute, it has synonyms like:
- Controversy.
- Altercado.
- Debate
- Brawl.
- Contest.
All of these concepts are related to the Latin American idiom argüende and can be used to replace the word in a text or explain its meaning.
Antonyms
On the other hand, there are words that oppose this term, such as:
- Veracity.
- Reality.
- Respect.
- Humanity.
- Compliance.
- Consideration.
- Peace.
- Agreement.
- Urbanity.
All these words are related to the truth and can be used to express something positive, act in a good way or avoid gossip.
Evolution
It is said that the arguments or gossip have their origin thousands of years ago. In fact, there is evidence in the bible that it was a practice used years before Christ.
In those days the ancient settlers murmured about infidelity, witchcraft and other social topics. Similarly, at the time of the conquest, New World themes were diverted to relevant stories about society.
Currently most of the arguments are disseminated through the internet and social networks. In the 2000s, newspaper gossip columns moved to online blogs; Much of what is written in these has to do with the personal life of the show business.
Usage examples
- Natalia told me about the most recent argument.
- The lady on the corner loves the argüende.
- Do not go down that street, there is an argument between two people.
- Start working and stop arguing.
- She doesn't like the argüende.
- Did you read the argument on the blog?
- I don't believe you, surely that story is an argument.
- We had a meeting and it was full of arguments.
- I would never believe an argument about you.
- That boy only says argüendes.
References
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- Perez, J., Gardey, A. (2017). Definition of gossip. (N / a): Definition of. Recovered from: definition.de
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