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/Sounds like "blahn" (as in "blah") + "keh" (as in "kept") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To make a relationship or secret situation public, especially on social media. Going from hidden to official. In Argentina and Uruguay "blanquear" is the moment a couple stops pretending they are just friends and confirms things to the world.

Examples

When are they going to go public with the relationship? Everyone already knows but them.

He went public about liking her and now he doesn't know how to handle it.

Regional synonyms

Can't handle it: used when someone crumbles under pressure, criticism, or a difficult situation they should be able to deal with. In Mexico, "no capear" means you break when things get real, or you can't even take a joke.