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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Pechar
To shamelessly ask someone for money, food, or favors with zero intention of giving anything back. In Mexico, pechar is the art of the perpetual moocher, the friend who never has money, always needs a ride, and somehow never pays for their own meal.