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arrimado

Also spelled: estar arrimado · arrimarse

What does arrimado mean?

Someone living in another's house, usually a relative's, rent-free or nearly, while they sort themselves out. It describes a very widespread housing reality and is said without drama, though nobody wants to stay that way for long.

Example

He's arrimado at his aunt's while he finds a place.Está arrimado donde la tía mientras consigue casa.

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