Boludo
Argentine Slang: 30+ Words and Phrases You Need to Know
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Meaning
To put up with, endure, or tolerate something difficult with patience and without complaining. In Argentina and Uruguay, bancarse is weathering the storm with stoic resilience, knowing it'll eventually pass.
Examples
“Tough out the cold, we're almost there.”
“I can't bancarse this situation anymore, I'm leaving.”
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Meaning
To put up with, endure, or tolerate something difficult with patience and without complaining. In Argentina and Uruguay, bancarse is weathering the storm with stoic resilience, knowing it'll eventually pass.
Examples
“Tough out the cold, we're almost there.”
“I can't bancarse this situation anymore, I'm leaving.”
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Encachinarse
In Colombia, to get worked up, aggressive, or enter a state of intense agitation when provoked. It describes the exact moment someone loses their cool and shifts into full confrontation mode. Once someone is encachinado, it is best to back off.