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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "yohn" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

An outdoor gathering where people meet up to drink alcohol in the street, usually in plazas or parks. A very Spanish tradition, especially popular among college students.

Examples

On Fridays there's a botellón at the neighborhood plaza.

We did a botellón because the bars were crazy expensive.

The cops came to break up the botellón at two.

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Anonymous

To impress or dazzle someone, whether with money, skills, looks, or knowledge. In Mexico, apantallar often has a slightly ironic edge: the person showing off is trying a little too hard to get that admiring reaction. Think flashy cars, name-dropping, or pulling out a fancy move at exactly the right moment.