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bolazo

In Spanish slang, 'bolazo' usually refers to a big lie or tall tale. It's often used when someone exaggerates a story or event. Examples Spanish: No te creo nada, eso suena como un bolazo. English: I don't believe you at all, that sounds like a big lie.

boleado

In Mexican slang, 'boleado' refers to someone who is tricked, fooled or deceived. It can also refer to a situation where someone is ignored or left out. Examples Spanish: Juan me tiene totalmente boleado, nunca me invita a sus reuniones. English: Juan has me completely left out, he never invites me to his meetings.

boliche

In Argentina, 'boliche' is slang for a nightclub or a bar. In other regions of Latin America, it can also refer to a small store or shop. Examples Spanish: Vamos a bailar en el boliche esta noche. English: We are going to dance at the nightclub tonight.

Bolitas

In Spanish slang, 'Bolitas' is often used to refer to small things or objects. It can also be used affectionately to refer to someone small or cute. Examples Spanish: Mi hermana es una bolita, es muy pequeña y adorable. English: My sister is a little ball, she is very small and adorable.

bolu

Bolu is an Argentine slang term used to refer to a person in a playful or teasing manner. It derives from 'boludo', which is typically used to call someone a fool or an idiot. However, its meaning can change depending on context, sometimes being used affectionately between friends. Examples Spanish: ¡Che, bolu, vení acá! English: […]

boludear

A colloquial term used in Argentina that can mean either to mess around, to waste time, or to fool someone. Examples Spanish: No tengo tiempo para boludear, tengo que terminar este trabajo. English: I don't have time to mess around, I have to finish this job.

boludez

A term used in Argentina and Uruguay, 'boludez' refers to something stupid, nonsense or irrelevant. It can also refer to a minor mistake or blunder. Examples Spanish: No hagas boludeces, por favor. English: Please do not do stupid things.

boludo

An Argentine slang term that is usually used in a friendly manner to call someone a fool or idiot. However, it can be offensive if used seriously or towards a stranger. Examples Spanish: ¡Che, boludo, te olvidaste las llaves en casa! English: Hey, you fool, you forgot your keys at home!

bombacha

In some Spanish-speaking countries like Argentina and Uruguay, 'bombacha' is a slang term used to refer to pants or trousers. It can also refer to women's underwear in certain contexts. Examples Spanish: Voy a ponerme mis bombachas favoritas para la fiesta de esta noche. English: I'm going to wear my favorite trousers to the party […]

bombear

In Spanish slang, 'bombear' typically means to show off or flaunt something excessively. Examples Spanish: No puede parar de bombear su nuevo coche por todo el barrio. English: He can't stop showing off his new car all over the neighborhood.

bombilla

In Spanish common language, 'bombilla' refers to a 'light bulb'. However, in some Spanish-speaking regions like Argentina, 'bombilla' is also a slang term for a special metal straw used to drink mate, a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink. Examples Spanish: 1. Necesito cambiar la bombilla de esta lámpara. 2. ¿Dónde dejaste la bombilla del […]

bombita

A term often used in Argentina, which could refer to a small bomb, a firecracker, or a cute way to compliment someone by calling them attractive or hot. Examples Spanish: ¡Guau, mira a esa chica, es una bombita! English: Wow, look at that girl, she's a bombshell!

bombón

In Spanish slang, 'bombón' is used to refer to a very attractive person, similar to 'hottie' or 'babe' in English. It directly translates to 'bonbon' or 'chocolate', but is used metaphorically to describe someone who is 'sweet' or 'delicious'. Examples Spanish: Esa chica es un bombón. English: That girl is a babe.

Bombonera

In Spanish slang, 'Bombonera' is often used to refer to a beautiful woman. It can also refer to a small, charming place. Additionally, it's the nickname of a famous football stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Examples Spanish: 1. ¡Esa chica es una bombonera! 2. Me encanta esa pequeña bombonera en el centro de la ciudad. […]

boncha

A term predominantly used in Latin America, especially in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Cuba, referring to a party or a big celebration. Examples Spanish: Este fin de semana va a haber una gran boncha en mi casa. English: This weekend there's going to be a big party at my house.

bondi

In Argentina, 'bondi' is a slang term that refers to a bus. Examples Spanish: Tomé el bondi para ir al centro de la ciudad. English: I took the 'bondi' to go to the city center.

bono

In Spanish slang, 'bono' refers to a voucher or ticket. It's mostly used in Spain to refer to prepaid cards or coupons for public transportation, but can also refer to any sort of coupon or voucher. Examples Spanish: Compré un bono para diez viajes en el metro. English: I bought a voucher for ten trips […]

borrarse

A colloquial term used to refer to leaving, disappearing or to 'bail out' from a situation or place. Often used in situations where someone wants to leave without drawing a lot of attention. Examples Spanish: No me gusta la fiesta, me voy a borrar. English: I don't like the party, I'm going to bail out.

borrego

In Spanish slang, 'borrego' is used to refer to a person who follows the crowd without questioning or thinking for themselves, similar to a 'sheep' in English. It can also refer to someone who is easily manipulated or influenced. Examples Spanish: No seas un borrego, piensa por ti mismo. English: Don't be a sheep, think […]

Bostero

A derogatory term used in Argentina to refer to the fans of the Boca Juniors football team. It literally translates to 'manure collector', a reference to the club's origins in a poor neighborhood near a river where waste was dumped. Examples Spanish: Los Bosteros están celebrando su victoria en el partido de fútbol. English: The […]

botón

In Spanish slang, 'botón' is commonly used in Argentina to refer to a police officer or a security guard. It can be used in a derogatory or neutral way. Examples Spanish: Ten cuidado, hay un botón vigilando la tienda. English: Be careful, there's a cop watching the store.

botonazo

A term used in some regions of Latin America, particularly in Venezuela, to refer to a boring, annoying, or disagreeable person. Examples Spanish: No invites a Juan a la fiesta, es un botonazo. English: Don't invite Juan to the party, he's a bore.

botonear

A slang term used primarily in Mexico and Central America, 'botonear' refers to the act of snitching, betraying or informing on someone, usually to the authorities. Examples Spanish: No me gusta hablar con Juan, él siempre está dispuesto a botonear. English: I don't like talking with Juan, he's always ready to snitch.

bragueta

Slang term primarily used in Spain for the zipper on a pair of pants. Examples Spanish: No salgas a la calle sin subirte la bragueta. English: Don't go out on the street without zipping up your fly.

bronca

A term used in Spanish slang to refer to a fight, argument or trouble. Examples Spanish: Evita meterte en broncas innecesarias. English: Avoid getting involved in unnecessary fights.

bruja

Literally translates to 'witch'. In slang, it can be used to refer to a woman who is clever, cunning or manipulative. It can also be used affectionately or humorously among friends. Examples Spanish: No confíes en ella, es una bruja y sabe cómo conseguir lo que quiere. English: Don't trust her, she's a 'bruja' and […]

brutal

In Spanish slang, 'brutal' is used to express that something is extremely good, cool or impressive. Its connotation is positive, unlike its English counterpart. Examples Spanish: La fiesta anoche fue brutal, lo pasamos genial. English: The party last night was brutal, we had a great time.

buchonear

A slang term used in some Latin American countries, particularly in Argentina, which means to snitch or to tattle on someone. Examples Spanish: No me gusta hablar con Juan, siempre está buchoneando. English: I don't like talking to Juan, he's always snitching.

buen día

A commonly used greeting which translates to 'good day'. It is a more formal way to say 'hello' in Spanish and is typically used during the mornings and early afternoons. Examples Spanish: ¡Buen día, señora! ¿Cómo le va? English: Good day, ma'am! How are you doing?

buitre

In Spanish slang, 'buitre' is used to refer to a person who is always ready to take advantage of others' misfortunes or difficulties. It can also refer to someone who is persistently trying to flirt or seduce someone. Examples Spanish: No seas buitre, déjala en paz, ya tiene suficientes problemas. English: Don't be a vulture, […]

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