Boga (en. Vogue)
/ˈbo.ɣa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Freshwater fish of the carp family, highly valued in sport fishing.
Today I went fishing for boga in the river.
Hoy fui a pescar boga en el río.
Common name for several tropical fish.
I have a very colorful boga in the aquarium.
En el acuario tengo una boga que es muy colorida.
Etymology
From the French 'bogue', which in turn comes from the Latin 'bŏga'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go fishing
To participate in a fishing activity.
ir a boga
to fish for boga
To catch fish with a rod.
cazar a boga
Related Words
fish
Aquatic animal with a torpedo-shaped body.
pez
aquatic
Relating to water or living in it.
acuático
fishing
Activity of catching fish.
pesca
Slang Meanings
To be successful or go far in a project.
That project is going well, it’s going to be very successful.
Ese proyecto está a boga, va a tener mucho éxito.
Refers to someone who is very skilled at something.
He is a whiz in the kitchen, always surprising with his dishes.
Él es un boga en la cocina, siempre sorprende con sus platillos.