zalama

Spanish

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Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic السلام عليكم (as-salám ʕalík), from Arabic السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُم (as-salāmu ʕalaykum, peace be with you; hello).

Pronunciation

Noun

zalama f (plural zalamas)

  1. (archaic) flattery; wheedling
    Synonym: carbunco

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