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Bobadilla

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[baw-vah-thee-lyah, -thee-yah] / ˌbɔ vɑˈði ljɑ, -ˈði jɑ /

noun

  1. Francisco de died 1502, Spanish colonial governor in the West Indies: sent Columbus back to Spain in chains.


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Following an own goal by Damian Bobadilla, the US led 3-0 at half-time after Folarin Balogun scored twice.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

The move so scrambled Paraguay’s defense that when Pulisic played in Weston McKennie and McKennie drove the ball across the box, Paraguay midfielder Damian Bobadilla mistakenly guided the ball into his net.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

“The gesture that some people find vulgar really caught my eye,” Bobadilla said.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022

City Manager René Bobadilla and Human Resources Director Nicholas Razo, who are listed as defendants, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2022

Inside the museum there’s a bronze weathervane of Dona Ines de Bobadilla, Cuba’s first woman governor, holding the Cross of Calatrava.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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