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changa
odd job
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A small job or bit of business done for a little money
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change
coins, small money
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noun suffix
A changa is an odd job and sounds like the English word change0, since it's a small job you pick up for a bit of change.
changa
odd job, casual work (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay)
A short, informal job, usually manual and paid on the spot, that someone takes to get by while looking for steady work.
Consiguió una changa cargando cajas en el mercadoHe got an odd job loading boxes at the market
Vive de changas desde que cerró la fábricaHe gets by on casual work since the factory closed
small-time deal, bit of business
A minor deal, trade, or bit of business. Like an odd job you do for a bit of change.
Se hizo una changa vendiendo repuestos usadosHe did a bit of business selling used parts
No es una empresa seria, es una changa entre vecinosIt's not a real company, it's a small-time deal between neighbors