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bultero

What does bultero mean?

Someone who talks big and shows off; all bark. From 'bulto' (bulk/show).

"Ese es un bultero, habla más de lo que hace."

Origin

Dominican Spanish; from 'bulto'.

Frequently asked questions

What does bultero mean?
It means a braggart or show-off — someone who talks big but doesn't back it up.
Where does bultero come from?
It comes from 'bulto' (bulk or show), and 'hacer bulto' means to make a big fuss or show off.
Is bultero offensive?
It's a dismissive informal insult meaning all talk and no action, but it's not vulgar.
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