What does «percanta» mean in Spanish?
- In lunfardo, manceba (woman with whom a couple has a relationship outside marriage).
♦ Used in: Argentina - Woman, lover, beloved, but in a pejorative tone.
♦ Used in: Argentina
Examples of use in Spanish: "La garaba entradora que siempre se muestra afable con el gomía".
"La percanta está triste".
"Percanta que me amuraste en lo mejor de mi vida".
- Person of bad reputation.
♦ Used in: Colombia
Examples of use in Spanish: "ese es un percanta".
- Prostitute.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Bolivia - Woman, especially if she is attractive, beautiful.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Uruguay
Examples of use in Spanish: "La percanta está triste", título de un tango.