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/Sounds like "soh" (as in "solo") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A blockhead or dimwit who makes the most basic mistakes over and over, in Spain, Argentina, and Chile. A zoquete is not just clueless once: they are consistently, reliably wrong no matter how patiently you explain things.

Examples

Blockhead, how did you mix up the files again!

Don't be a dimwit and check the document properly before you send it.

/Sounds like "soh" (as in "solo") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In Spain, a zoquete refers to someone who is clumsy, lacking common sense, or unable to understand something despite being explained it multiple times. This term is often used to describe someone who consistently makes mistakes or causes problems, especially at the worst possible moment.

Examples

How can you be such a zoquete? I explained it to you three times.

They sent the team dunce to present the report.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Tarugo
Bandera de El Salvador
Bandera de Guatemala
Zompo

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A Peruvian exclamation of great surprise, amazement, or disbelief, a mild euphemism to avoid saying something stronger. It got even more popular with the hit movie of the same name.