Golazo
How Mexicans Talk About Soccer: Football Slang Decoded
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Meaning
In soccer, to cross the ball from the wings into the central area of the field, so a teammate can finish it with a shot or header. It's a classic, fundamental play in any match, and one of the most exciting moments in soccer when the cross finds the right head at the right moment for a goal.
Examples
“He sent in a perfect cross and the 9 headed it into the goal.”
“He's going to send the cross, everyone's waiting for it.”
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Meaning
In soccer, to cross the ball from the wings into the central area of the field, so a teammate can finish it with a shot or header. It's a classic, fundamental play in any match, and one of the most exciting moments in soccer when the cross finds the right head at the right moment for a goal.
Examples
“He sent in a perfect cross and the 9 headed it into the goal.”
“He's going to send the cross, everyone's waiting for it.”
Regional synonyms
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Pelotudo
A stupid, idiotic person who does absurd things without thinking. It's one of the most emblematic insults in Argentina, ranging from a joke to a serious offense.