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/Sounds like 'ah-HEE-ah-koh'/

A traditional soup from Bogotá made with three types of potatoes, chicken, guascas (a herb), and cream. It is the most representative dish of Bogotá's cuisine, a hearty meal perfect for the city's chilly weather.

Example

"The cold of Bogotá is better endured with a good ajiaco."

"My grandmother made the best ajiaco in the whole neighborhood."

Regional synonyms:

Carro viejo y en mal estado que apenas funciona, se apaga solo y hace ruidos raros. En Venezuela un 'perol' es ese auto que debería estar en el chatarrero.