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/Sounds like "bohr" (as in "boat") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A loud scandal, uproar, or chaotic scene with lots of shouting in Mexico. A "borlote" breaks out when a situation turns noisy and out of control, whether it is a fight, a rowdy party, or a neighborhood dispute.

Examples

A big commotion broke out outside the bar and the cops showed up.

So much noise in the street, you couldn't even sleep.

Regional synonyms

A work meeting in Mexico, that moment of the day where everyone gathers to discuss things that could probably be solved by email. Mexican juntas can last twice as long as necessary and end without any conclusions.