Boludo
Argentine Slang: 30+ Words and Phrases You Need to Know
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Meaning
A confident person who acts with ease, experience, and natural self-assurance. In Argentina, the canchero handles any social situation without getting nervous, as if everything came easy to them since birth.
Examples
“He's super smooth with girls, always has something to say.”
“He got all cocky after winning the tournament.”
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/Sounds like "kahn" (as in "car") + "CHEH" (as in "check") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
A confident person who acts with ease, experience, and natural self-assurance. In Argentina, the canchero handles any social situation without getting nervous, as if everything came easy to them since birth.
Examples
“He's super smooth with girls, always has something to say.”
“He got all cocky after winning the tournament.”
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Bajar el cirio
To get a serious dressing-down, called out harshly and directly in Mexico. When someone bajas el cirio on you, the person in front is furious and not holding back a single word. Usually comes from a boss, a parent, or anyone with authority over you.