General
trucho
What does trucho mean?
Fake, counterfeit, fraudulent. The source is debated; it may relate to older Lunfardo 'trucha' (face/mug) or 'truco' (trick), and the Academia Portena del Lunfardo does not fix a single origin.
"Ese reloj es trucho. (That watch is fake.)"
Origin
Lunfardo that gained wide currency through the 1900s in Buenos Aires and is recorded by the Academia Portena del Lunfardo; its exact derivation (possibly from 'trucha' or 'truco') is unsettled, so the Academia leaves it open.
Frequently asked questions
What does trucho mean?
It means fake, counterfeit, or bogus.
Where did trucho come from?
Its origin is debated, possibly from Lunfardo 'trucha' (mug) or 'truco' (trick).
How is trucho used?
For counterfeit goods, unlicensed services, or untrustworthy people.
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