quilombo
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el quilombo(
kee
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lohm
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (bordello) (Bolivia) (Paraguay) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Paraguay
a. brothel
La madame que dirige el quilombo no deja entrar a pervertidos.The madam who manages the brothel doesn't allow perverts to enter.
b. whorehouse (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Los proxenetas vigilan de cerca a las prostitutas del quilombo.The pimps are keeping a close eye on the prostitutes at the whorehouse.
2. (colloquial) (disorder) (Andes) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mess (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
No soporto los quilombos de mis compañeros de piso. Quiero irme a vivir solo y dejarme de problemas.I can't stand my roommates' mess. I want to live alone and be done with these problems.
3. (fight) (Bolivia) (Paraguay) (River Plate)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Paraguay
a. brawl
Se armó un tremendo quilombo durante el partido de fútbol de esta noche.A giant brawl broke out during tonight's soccer match.
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