guao

guao, el guao(
gwah
-
oh
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express surprise) (Andes)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
a. wow
¡Guao! Cantas increíble.Wow! Your singing is amazing.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. maiden plum
La savia del guao es venenosa.Maiden plum sap is poisonous.
b. guao
El guao tiene hojas dentadas.Guao leaves have serrated edges.
3. (animal)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. northern giant musk turtle
El guao y otras especies de tortugas viven en Tabasco.Northern giant musk turtles and other species of turtle live in Tabasco.
b. Mexican giant musk turtle
El guao figura en el arte maya.Mexican giant musk turtles appear in Mayan art.
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