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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEH" (as in "set") + "reh" (as in "red") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "boh" (as in "boat") + "LAH" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

Cuba's most iconic greeting, equivalent to 'How are you?' or 'What's up?' Probably the most recognized Cuban salutation alongside 'asere.'

Examples

Hey, what's up! How's the family?

We crossed paths and the first thing was: hey, what's good!

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Regional synonyms

A penalty kick in soccer, awarded when a foul happens inside the box. The most nerve-wracking moment in any match, where the entire stadium goes dead silent before the kicker steps up.