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/Sounds like 'pah-veh-AR'/

To goof off, waste time, or act in a silly and pointless way without any purpose. In Argentina, pavear is that mode of existing where nothing productive happens — you're just drifting, clowning, and not engaging with anything real.

Example

"Stop goofing off and focus on the work."

"They were messing around instead of studying."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Golpe fuerte y contundente que causa dolor real. En México es la palabra más expresiva para un madrazo o trancazo, ya sea recibido en pelea o por accidente.