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    Bolos (en. Bowling)

    /ˈbolos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Spheres used in the game of bowling to knock down pins.
    We took our pins to the bowling championship.
    Llevamos nuestros bolos al campeonato de boliche.
    Colloquial term that can refer to clumsy or forgetful people.
    That group of friends are a bunch of pins; they always forget everything.
    Ese grupo de amigos son unos bolos, siempre se olvidan de todo.

    Etymology

    The term 'pin' comes from Old Spanish, related to rounded objects.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To hang out without doing anything useful.
    To spend free time not doing anything useful.
    echar bolos
    To get involved in problems or complicated situations.
    To get involved in problems or complicated situations.
    meterse en bolos
    To refer to someone as clumsy or unskilled.
    To refer to someone as clumsy or unskilled.
    ser un bolo

    Related Words

    ticket
    Document that allows access to a place or event.
    boleto
    bowling alley
    Game of bowling or establishment where it is played.
    boliche
    bowling center
    Place where bowling is played.
    bolera

    Slang Meanings

    A person who lacks social skills.
    That guy is a pin; he doesn't know how to start a conversation.
    Ese chavo es un bolo, no sabe cómo iniciar una conversación.
    Someone who behaves in a clumsy or ridiculous manner.
    Don't be a pin and act more seriously.
    No seas bolo y actúa con más seriedad.