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In bocca al lupo (pronounced [im ˈbokka al ˈluːpo]; lit. "into the wolf's mouth") is an Italian idiom originally used in opera and theatre to wish a performer good luck prior to a performance.
Meaning/use: One must be active and diligent in order to achieve one's goals. La fe mueve montañas. Literal translation: Faith moves mountains. Meaning/use: Praises the power of the confidence that faith endows us with. La mejor palabra siempre es la que queda por decir. Literal translation: The best word is the one left unsaid. Meaning/use:
La Boca (Spanish: [la ˈβoka]; "the Mouth", probably of the Matanza River) [2] is a neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.. Its location near the Port of Buenos Aires meant the neighbourhood became a melting pot of different cultures during the 20th century, when millions of immigrants from Europe and Asia arrived to Argentina.
Mouthful of Birds (Spanish: Pájaros en la boca) is a short story collection by Samanta Schweblin. Originally published in Spanish, it was translated into English by Megan McDowell in 2019. [1] [2] The stories feature uncanny plot twists and unexpected endings. "Olingiris" first appeared in English in a 2010 issue of Granta. [3]
They have a certain accent described as similar as if one had a potato in the mouth (la papa en la boca). [1] The term fresa may be similar to the term preppy , which originated in the United States in the 1960s to define teenagers with a conservative mentality who were of upper social status.
In 1975, a film (La Raulito) was made about the life of Mary Esher Duffau, known as La Raulito, a well-known Boca Juniors fan. She died at the age of 74 on 30 April 2008, the same day Boca Juniors played a Copa Libertadores match against Brazilian club, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube with the players and fans observing a minute's silence in her memory.
Something Bitter in the Mouth (Spanish: Algo amargo en la boca) is a 1969 Spanish film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia. It is a blend of psychological thriller, erotic-intimist melodrama and sociopolitical parable.
This is still remembered as The Tragedy of the Gate No. 12 (La Tragedia de la Puerta 12). In 1969 an official tournament named Copa Argentina was disputed. Teams included were those playing the Metropolitano and others outside Buenos Aires. Boca Juniors proclaimed champion after defeating Atlanta by goal average (the matches ended 3–1 and 0–1).