General
abombarse
What does abombarse mean?
Of food or drink, to go bad or spoil; to sour.
"Se abombó el arroz que quedó fuera de la nevera."
Origin
Dominican Spanish, of uncertain origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'abombarse' mean?
It means for food or drink to spoil, go bad, or sour — usually from being left out.
How do you use 'abombarse'?
Use it for food gone off, like 'se abombó el arroz' (the rice went bad); the adjective form 'abombao' describes the spoiled item.
Where does 'abombarse' come from?
It's Dominican Spanish of uncertain origin, possibly linked to 'bomba' or the swelling/souring of spoiled food.
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