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South American Spanish
Boludo
Used when addressing friends humorously or playfully, sometimes sarcastically.
Literal Meaning
Big fool
Actual Meaning
Friend or insult - Argentina
Examples in Context

¡Qué boludo! Se olvidó su cumpleaños. (What an idiot! He forgot his birthday.)

¡Oye, boludo! ¿Qué onda?

No seas boludo, eso no se hace.

Helpful Tips
  • 1When someone uses 'boludo' in a playful way, it usually means they feel comfortable with you.
  • 2In Argentina, calling someone 'boludo' can be friendly, especially among friends, so pay attention to the tone and context.
  • 3If someone sounds annoyed when they say 'boludo,' it might be an insult, so be mindful of the situation.
Phrase Thesaurus
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Flaco
Dunce
Buddy
Fellow
Numbskull
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