Paraguay
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Paraguay
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A child in Paraguayan Guaraní. It's the most tender, natural, everyday way to refer to little kids, and every Paraguayan uses it affectionately regardless of whether they speak more Spanish or Guaraní.
Strawberry in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and other Southern Cone countries. It's the exact same delicious red fruit that Mexico and Spain call fresa, but down there it's frutilla and there's no debate.
Cold mate prepared with ice water or fruit juice — a sacred Paraguayan tradition. It's the perfect drink for surviving the brutal summer heat of the Guaraní lowlands.
A skillful dribble past a defender in South American football, done with style and creativity. It's the art of leaving the defender behind with quick leg and hip movements that earn applause from the crowd.
Niño o chiquillo en Uruguay y Paraguay, viene del guaraní y se usa con cariño para referirse a los más jóvenes. Es una palabra con sabor a campo, tradición y ternura que identifica al hablante como del sur.