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Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Perú

/Sounds like "ba" (as in "banana") + "rra" (roll the R) + "bra" + "va" (as in "volcano")/

An ultra hardcore group of soccer fans in Argentina, similar to European football hooligans or ultras. Barrabravas are known for their extreme passion, stadium chants, massive flags, and sometimes violent clashes with rival groups. They hold serious power within clubs, controlling ticket sales and even influencing team decisions. The culture has spread to Colombia and Peru as well.

Example

"La barrabrava copó toda la popular. -> The ultras took over the entire bleachers section."

"Los barrabravas se enfrentaron antes del partido. -> The hooligans clashed before the match."

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Regional synonyms:

A cagarse

Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay

Intensificador que significa muchísimo, en exceso. En Argentina y Uruguay se agrega a cualquier adjetivo para llevarlo al extremo: frío a cagarse, lejos a cagarse.