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South American Spanish
Pochoclo
Used when discussing snacks at movies or social gatherings in Argentina.
Literal Meaning
A type of snack made from heated kernels of corn that puff and expand in size.
Actual Meaning
Popcorn - Argentina; 'cabritas' in Chile
Examples in Context

¿Te gustaría un poco de pochoclo mientras vemos la serie?

Vamos a comprar pochoclo para la película esta noche.

En la feria, el vendedor vende pochoclo de diferentes sabores.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember that 'cabritas' is used in Chile; if you're in a different country, it's helpful to use the local term to communicate effectively.
  • 2In Argentina, asking for 'pochoclo' can be a friendly way to suggest a snack, especially during social gatherings.
  • 3Pochoclo is often served at movie theaters, so you might hear this word more frequently when discussing plans for watching a film.
Phrase Thesaurus
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snack
munchies
crunch
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Chill
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