Ecuador
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Ecuador
All expressions
A nosy person who gets into everything that's none of their business and always wants to know what everyone else is doing. The metiche can't help it: if there's gossip, they're there; if there's someone else's problem, they're there too.
A spectacular, jaw dropping goal in soccer that makes the commentators scream for thirty seconds straight. The kind that goes viral instantly and gets replayed in slow motion all week long. Adding the suffix 'azo' to 'gol' turns it into something epic and unforgettable.
In Colombia, 'regalar' isn't just giving a gift — it's also how you ask for something at a store or restaurant. 'Me regalas un café' doesn't mean 'give me a free coffee' — it means 'I'd like a coffee, please.'
The goalkeeper in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay — the player who stands between the posts to defend. With cat-like reflexes and lion-like courage, they're the last obstacle between the ball and the net.
The trunk of a car in Argentina and Venezuela. That rear compartment where you stuff suitcases, grocery bags, and everything that doesn't fit in the seats but needs to be transported.