paVos
/pabos/from spelling rules
V-Bucks is translated into Spanish as paVos.
paVos is a common slang term used by Spanish-speaking gamers to refer to V-Bucks, the virtual currency used in the video game Fortnite.
How do you pronounce it?
/pabos/
Did you know?
- Because pavo is also a common slang term in Spain for a 'single euro' or 'single coin', the term paVos in Fortnite creates a humorous double meaning for Spanish players.
- In several Latin American countries, pavo was used as an old slang term for a 'dollar' or a 'peso' long before Fortnite existed.
- The term paVos is a play on words, as the word pavo means 'turkey' in Spanish, making the currency sound like 'turkeys'.
Examples in context
- ¿Alguien tiene VB para adquirir el nuevo pico?Does anyone have VB to acquire the new pickaxe?
- Necesito comprar más paVos.I need to buy more V-Bucks.
- ¿Cuánto cuestan esos paVos?How much do those V-Bucks cost?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new skin in Fortnite.
- SofíaMira esta skin, ¡está genial!Look at this skin, it's great!
- AlejandroSí, pero no tengo paVos ahora.Yes, but I don't have v-bucks right now.
- SofíaPuedo pedirle algunos a mi papá.I can ask my dad for some.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Sofia, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
