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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat")/
To fail an exam or a subject in Argentina and Uruguay. The inevitable result of not studying enough, or of a course that simply gets the better of you. Getting bochado means you will have to retake it.
“I failed the first calculus exam, I am going to have to retake the course.”
“I failed three finals this year, it was an absolute disaster.”
/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat")/
To reject someone who asks you out or expresses romantic interest. In Argentina and Uruguay, being bochado leaves no room for doubt: the answer is a clear, firm no.
“Le propuso salir y lo bochó sin ni pensarlo.”
“She asked him out and he turned her down without even thinking about it.”
“La bochó en público, fue muy incómodo para todos.”
“He rejected her in front of everyone, it was really awkward for all involved.”
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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat")/
To fail an exam or a subject in Argentina and Uruguay. The inevitable result of not studying enough, or of a course that simply gets the better of you. Getting bochado means you will have to retake it.
“I failed the first calculus exam, I am going to have to retake the course.”
“I failed three finals this year, it was an absolute disaster.”
/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat")/
To reject someone who asks you out or expresses romantic interest. In Argentina and Uruguay, being bochado leaves no room for doubt: the answer is a clear, firm no.
“Le propuso salir y lo bochó sin ni pensarlo.”
“She asked him out and he turned her down without even thinking about it.”
“La bochó en público, fue muy incómodo para todos.”
“He rejected her in front of everyone, it was really awkward for all involved.”
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No tener madre
A Mexican hyperbolic compliment meaning something is so incredible it's beyond comparison. Literally "has no mother," it's used to say something is absolutely mind-blowing, the best of the best. Context makes all the difference since the same phrase can be an insult in other situations.