guachinango

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “huachinango” in the senses shown in 4) and 5).
guachinango, el guachinango(
gwah
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chee
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nahn
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goh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1. (jester)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. joker
Qué guachinango eres. No se puede tener una conversación seria contigo.You're such a joker. I can't have a serious conversation with you.
2. (astute)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. sharp
Martín es guachinango y no se tragó la mentira.Martin is sharp and didn't swallow the lie.
b. clever
Mi hija es muy guachinanga y dio con la solución.My daughter is very clever and came up with a solution.
3. (flatterer)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. smooth-tongued
Tú eres guachinango y siempre coqueteas con cada chica con la que te cruzas.You're smooth-tongued and always flirt with every girl you meet.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
4. (animal)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. red snapper
En los arrecifes hay muchos cardúmenes de guachinangos.There are many schools of red snapper around the reef.
5. (culinary)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. red snapper
Por la noche hicimos a la parrilla los guachinangos que habíamos pescado.At night we grilled the red snappers we had caught earlier.
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