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What does “Boludo” mean?

Dude / idiot (Argentina)

Literal translation

(vulgar literal)

Natural translation

Dude / idiot (Argentina)

What it really means

Argentinian filler — between friends it’s ‘dude’; between strangers it’s an insult.

When Spanish speakers use it

Argentinian casual speech.

Examples in context

  • Che, boludo, vení.
    Hey dude, come here.

Regional differences

  • Argentina: Extremely common between friends.

Natural replies you can use

Qué hacés, boludoDale

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