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Victorias de por vida
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Jan 24, 2012 18:14
12 yrs ago
Spanish term

Boletazo

Spanish to English Other Slang law
This comes from Ecuador. It regards a notice put into the judicial mailbox to appear for trial after the 3-day time period to appeal it was already up. Then the text says, "... es decir, se realizó el famoso BOLETAZO." (caps in the original text). Does anyone have a good English term for this word when used in this context?
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 They were on to a winner.
References
TV program in Mexico
boletazo

Discussion

Richard Hill Jan 24, 2012:
My "answers" are mere references to help in reaching an actual answer in light of the prior lack of context; and now, with the context, it seems you could be on the right lines
Karen Friedman (asker) Jan 24, 2012:
Not sure if these answers get to the point. The writer is upset because this notice gave him no opportunity to contest it. My sense is that he's trying to say that this late notice was a winning ticket for the court whose laisse-faire practices he is protesting against. Does this make sense to you, or does it change your responses?
David Hollywood Jan 24, 2012:
yes Rich ... sounds more like showing up to claim the "biggie" winning ticket

Proposed translations

+1
2 hrs

They were on to a winner.

Realising they were on to a winner, the pair gave up work and travelled the country placing bets
http://www.ildado.com/article14.html

When, in 1973, the sum raised was £15,000 the Lions recognised they were on to a winner.
http://www.lionsclubofjersey.co.uk/documents/30.html
Peer comment(s):
agree Richard Hill
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Thanks Rich. Wouldn't have got there without your help!
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Reference comments

23 mins
Reference:

TV program in Mexico

I wonder if Ecuador has a version of the show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLf-smHFsiY

or whether it's some sort of lottery draw

Boletazo ¿seré yo un ganador? ¿habré ganado?
Pues si vemos el email en nuestra bandeja de entrada (eso significa que ha pasado los filtros mágicos de hotmail para spam) nos ilusionamos pero ya cuando lo abrimos nos damos cuenta (si sabemos algunas cosas) de que no es verdad dicho mensaje.
http://jcarlosrendon.morelosplaza.com/blog/posts/Boletazo-se...

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Note added at 24 mins (2012-01-24 18:39:03 GMT)
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Here they are talking about price hikes in public transport

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xf3mrv_boletazo-en-posadas-...
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Reference:

boletazo

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