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/Sounds like "soos" (as in "soup") + "pehn" (as in "pet") + "DEHR" (as in "debt")/

Meaning

To fail an exam or a subject in Spain. It's the dreaded moment when your grade falls below the minimum and you have to face the consequences.

Examples

I failed math, I need to retake the exam.

If you don't study, you're going to fail everything.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Bochar

In Venezuela, a sudden and unexpected blow of bad luck that hits you out of nowhere. Used for financial, work, or personal setbacks that land hard with zero warning. The word carries the image of something slapping you before you even see it coming.