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South American Spanish
Birome
Common in Argentina, referencing the Argentine-Hungarian inventor
Literal Meaning
Named after László Bíró, Hungarian-Argentine inventor of the ballpoint pen
Actual Meaning
Pen — Argentine term (ballpoint pen). Named after inventor Bíró. Uruguay also uses 'lapicera', Spain uses 'bolígrafo'.
Examples in Context

Pasame la birome.

¿Tenés una birome azul?

Se me perdió la birome.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Named after László Bíró who patented the ballpoint pen in Argentina
  • 2Very Argentine-specific term
  • 3Also heard in Uruguay but 'lapicera' is more common there
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