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/Sounds like "moo" (as in "moon") + "FAHR" (as in "far") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To jinx something or bring bad luck with an untimely comment, action, or prediction. In Argentina and Uruguay, mufar is to curse it: if you say you're gonna win, you mufaste it and you'll definitely lose because of you.

Examples

Don't say we're gonna win, you'll mufar us.

You already mufaste the match, now we're definitely losing.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Salar

An expression of agreement or confirmation used across Central America, especially Guatemala. It is the local equivalent of Mexico's "órale": you say "dale pues" to confirm plans, close a casual deal, or simply agree to something with warmth.