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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "BAHL" (as in "bar") + "PWEHS"/

Meaning

Salvadoran expression of full confirmation meaning "exactly," "that's right," or "totally agree." It reinforces the classic Salvadoran "cabal."

Examples

Exactly, that's precisely what I wanted to tell you.

See you tomorrow then. Exactly, done.

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Regional synonyms

To hit or strike someone hard and without hesitation. In Venezuela and Colombia, zumbar implies a solid, intentional blow, not a light tap. When someone says they are going to zumbar you, they mean it.