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/Sounds like "EHL" (as in "egg") + "soo" (as in "soup") + "pehr" (as in "pet") + "KLAH" (as in "clap") + "see" (as in "see") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

The match between Boca Juniors and River Plate - the most important and intense fixture in Argentine soccer. It paralyzes the whole country and is lived with a passion that goes far beyond sport.

Examples

Sunday is el superclásico, don't talk to me about anything else.

Winning el superclásico saves your whole semester even if you lose everything else.

Regional synonyms

An informal way to address a friend or acquaintance in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. It's used constantly between friends no matter the situation, from casual chats to heated arguments.