No. 4,613 in Spanish
bolo
The Spanish word "bolo" can mean "bowling pin," "bowling game," or "benefit performance," depending on context.
In a sentence
Ayer fui a un bolo de música en mi barrio.
Yesterday I went to a music gig in my neighborhood.
In this sentence, 'bolo' refers to a music gig or concert, which is a common usage in Spanish slang.
Durante la fiesta, alguien rompió un bolo de cristal de la mesa.
During the party, someone broke a glass vase from the table.
Here, 'bolo' is used to mean a glass vase or container, illustrating its application as a term for an object.
El actor se retiró después de su último bolo en el teatro.
The actor retired after his last performance at the theater.
In this example, 'bolo' denotes a theatrical or musical performance, showing another situational context.
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