Boludo
Argentine Slang: 30+ Words and Phrases You Need to Know
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Meaning
To get so distracted you lose track of time and forget your responsibilities. In Argentina it's the perfect excuse when you show up late or didn't do something.
Examples
“I got colgado watching shows and didn't study at all.”
“Sorry, I got colgado on my phone and lost track of time.”
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/Sounds like "kohl" (as in "coat") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "seh" (as in "set")/
Meaning
To get so distracted you lose track of time and forget your responsibilities. In Argentina it's the perfect excuse when you show up late or didn't do something.
Examples
“I got colgado watching shows and didn't study at all.”
“Sorry, I got colgado on my phone and lost track of time.”
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