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/Sounds like the English word "pelot" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To discuss a topic in circles, passing responsibility back and forth like a ball without ever making a decision. In Argentina, Uruguay, and Spain, pelotear is the favorite sport of unproductive meetings where everyone talks and nothing gets resolved.

Examples

They have been going back and forth on the budget for two hours without deciding anything.

In this company everything gets passed between departments and nothing ever moves forward.

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Regional synonyms

Something outstandingly good, beyond brave or cool, into the territory of genuinely impressive. In Colombia and Venezuela, bravazo is the superlative of bravo, used when something exceeds all expectations and deserves serious recognition.