Uruguay
All expressions
Uruguay
All expressions
A sports field or court where you play soccer, tennis, basketball, or any sport. Used across all of Latin America. In Argentina, "cancha" also means having real world experience or street smarts, someone with "cancha" has been through it all and knows how to handle any situation.
To do something without asking permission or to throw yourself into an action impulsively in Argentina. It's acting first and thinking later, with that confidence that can go great or end in total disaster.
A grilled meat cookout shared among family or friends outdoors, typical across the Southern Cone. It's the perfect excuse to get together on a Sunday, crack open some beers, and spend hours grilling.
A hearty, comforting stew with meats, vegetables, and legumes typical of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. It's grandma food that warms your body and soul on cold winter days.
A person who's extraordinarily good at something, especially in football or sports in general. It's the highest compliment to recognize pure talent and natural ability that can't be taught.