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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "beh" (as in "bed") + "YOHN" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

Venezuela's national dish: white rice, black beans (caraotas negras), shredded beef (carne mechada), and fried sweet plantain slices (tajadas). Pabellón is not just food, it is national identity on a plate. Every Venezuelan living abroad knows the specific feeling of missing it.

Examples

Cuando extraño Venezuela me hago un pabellón y se me pasa la nostalgia.

When I miss Venezuela I make a pabellón and the homesickness fades a little.

No hay domingo sin un buen pabellón criollo.

There is no proper Sunday without a good homemade pabellón.

Regional synonyms

In Uruguay, to have good vibes and be genuinely likable in your interactions with others. Not about flirting: it's about positive energy, warmth, and being pleasant to be around.