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/Sounds like "behr" (as in "bed") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

A hard, powerful hit that causes real pain. In Mexico it's the most expressive word for a brutal blow, whether received in a fight or by accident.

Examples

He took a vergazo on the motorcycle and was left on the ground.

They gave him a vergazo to the face and drew blood.

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Regional synonyms

When a party really kicks into high gear, that moment when things go from chill to absolutely wild. In Mexico, "agarrar la fiesta" describes the turning point where the energy explodes, the music gets louder, everyone is dancing, and nobody wants to leave. It is that magical shift, usually past midnight, when the night goes from "this is nice" to "this is legendary." Literally it means "to grab the party.".