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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "boh" (as in "boat") + "LEH" (as in "let") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

In Guatemala, a mild insult for someone who is dim, slow, or just not getting it. Used among friends when someone does something obviously dumb.

Examples

Don't be so dense, I've explained how to do it three times already.

He just stood there with a blank look, not knowing what to say.

Regional synonyms

Someone with big, chubby cheeks, usually said affectionately, especially about babies and kids. In Mexico, calling someone cachetón is almost always a term of endearment.