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/Sounds like "fohl" (as in "foam") + "DEHR" (as in "debt")/

Meaning

A thin, flexible paper folder for storing loose documents, a school and bureaucracy staple in Mexico. Sold at every stationery store, the folder is non-negotiable when turning in homework or submitting paperwork at any government office.

Examples

Put all the documents in a yellow folder before you hand it in.

I need to buy a folder for today's assignment.

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Regional synonyms

In Spain, to be the absolute best, exceptional and a little eccentric at the same time. It takes "ser la pera" (already a strong compliment) one level further. When something is la pera limonera, it is not just great, it is singular and unforgettable.