Lunfardo Dictionary

bacán

nounclassic lyricsmoneypeople

A man of means, a big spender — often the wealthy keeper of a mistress in classic lyrics. Vivir como un bacán: to live large.

Example

Se daba vida de bacán sin laburar.

He lived like a king without working.

Songs where you can hear it

  • Mano a mano (1923)
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