buche
/ˈbut͡ʃe/
The English phrase 'bucho' (meaning a large amount of something) is expressed in Spanish as buche.
buche is a slang term used to describe a large amount or a great quantity of something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Chile, the slang word Guata is used to mean 'belly', which relates to the concept of 'bucho'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbutʃe/
Did you know?
- In some regions, the phrase tener el buche lleno is used not just to mean eating a lot, but to describe someone who is wealthy or has an abundance of resources.
- The word buche shares the same root as the English word 'cheek', both originating from the Latin 'bucca'.
- In certain rural contexts, buche is used as a verb buchear to describe the act of storing food in the cheeks like a hamster.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a party.
- DanielMaría, ¿había buche comida en la fiesta?María, was there a lot of food at the party?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, había buche de todo.Yes, Daniel, there was a lot of everything.
- DanielQué bueno, me quedé con hambre.That's good, I was left hungry.
- MaríaTe guardé buche pastel para ti.I saved a lot of cake for you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry buche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
