Boludo
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Add a word/Sounds like "bahn" (as in "bar") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
Meaning
To put up with someone difficult; also means to support or back someone up. In Argentina it has a double use depending on context and tone.
Examples
“I can't stand him anymore, he's unbearable.”
“I've got your back no matter what, count on me always.”
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/Sounds like "bahn" (as in "bar") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
Meaning
To back someone up, support them, or have their back no matter what. In Argentina and Uruguay, when someone bancas you it means they are truly in your corner, ride or die, not just offering empty words.
Examples
“I back you in everything you do, count on me always.”
“My friends backed me up when everyone else turned their backs on me.”
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/Sounds like "bahn" (as in "bar") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
Meaning
To support, back up, or stand by someone through a tough moment. In Argentina and Uruguay, when someone "te banca," they are fully in your corner no matter what.
Examples
“Thanks for having my back in that moment, I won't forget it.”
“I support you whatever you decide, always.”
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/Sounds like "bahn" (as in "bar") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
Meaning
To put up with someone difficult; also means to support or back someone up. In Argentina it has a double use depending on context and tone.
Examples
“I can't stand him anymore, he's unbearable.”
“I've got your back no matter what, count on me always.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "bahn" (as in "bar") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
Meaning
To back someone up, support them, or have their back no matter what. In Argentina and Uruguay, when someone bancas you it means they are truly in your corner, ride or die, not just offering empty words.
Examples
“I back you in everything you do, count on me always.”
“My friends backed me up when everyone else turned their backs on me.”
Word family
/Sounds like "bahn" (as in "bar") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
Meaning
To support, back up, or stand by someone through a tough moment. In Argentina and Uruguay, when someone "te banca," they are fully in your corner no matter what.
Examples
“Thanks for having my back in that moment, I won't forget it.”
“I support you whatever you decide, always.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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