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/Sounds like "SOO" (as in "soup") + "pehr" (as in "pet")/

Meaning

Short for "supermercado" (supermarket), used across Latin America. The place you go in for four things, come out with a full cart, spend twice your budget, and somehow still forget the one item you actually needed.

Examples

I am heading to the store, do you need anything?

The supermarket closes at ten, better hurry up.

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Regional synonyms

In football, a player who consistently scores goals, always in the right place at the right time. A dedicated finisher who can define a match in front of goal. Used universally in sports commentary and everyday conversation across all Spanish-speaking countries.