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In Argentina, the word 'Oye' (Hey) is not used. A boludo is a person who makes stupid mistakes or does not take responsibility for their actions (it is a very common term used between friends to get attention or as a mild way to call someone an idiot).
In any case, we would say: Hey, boludo; Don't act like a boludo; You are a boludo; Total boludo.
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Used to call someone stupid, slow, or lacking the sharpness to handle a situation. It describes someone clumsy or dim-witted, and is a close equivalent to the term huevon (a more ubiquitous slang term for a dummy in Peru).
Hey boludo, I told you to keep the change and you already lost it because you were distracted!
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A term for someone who acts with stupidity, lacks understanding, or behaves like a fool. In certain contexts, it describes someone who is very lazy or lacks the initiative to do things right.
Don't be such a boludo and stop waiting for everything to be handed to you, get to work!
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A dummy or an idiot who is clumsy and makes frequent mistakes. (In Argentina, this is an extremely common term that can be either a casual way to address friends or a genuine insult depending on the tone).
You are a boludo, that was not supposed to go there.
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A stupid person, moron, or dumbass. (In Argentina, this is a staple of daily speech that ranges from a casual term of address among friends to a genuine insult depending on the tone and relationship).
Hey, Boludo!!
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A filler word used to address the person you are speaking to, similar to dude or man. It is used among close friends and is very informal. (In Argentina, it is an extremely common way to address friends, but can be offensive if used with strangers or in formal contexts).
I don't believe you, boludo. Come on, boludo.
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Refers to a person who is extremely lazy or avoids effort and work at all costs. It is a very common term to describe someone who prefers slacking off and being idle instead of being productive.
That brother of yours is really boludo, it is already eleven in the morning and he has not even gotten out of bed.
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Used to describe objects with a rounded, spherical, or lumpy shape similar to a ball. It is a common adjective for things that are bulbous or egg-shaped (In Mexico, this term derives from bola, meaning ball, and refers strictly to shape, unlike its use as an insult in other regions).
Be careful walking through the river because there are a lot of boluda stones and you could sprain an ankle.
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Describes a person with a lot of guts who does not hesitate to face difficult situations. It is used to highlight that someone has great courage, determination, and a backbone that will not bend for anyone.
That kid is really boludo because he jumped in to defend the lady even though the muggers were armed.
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A lazy person or slacker who avoids work and lacks the will to do anything productive.
You really are a Boludo, my son is a Boludo when it comes to studying.
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