abombarse
To go off/spoil (of food) (DR)
Definitions
Of food or drink, to go bad or spoil; to sour.
abombarse In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Dominican Spanish, of uncertain origin.
People Also Ask
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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