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Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Uruguay

/Sounds like "al-ma-SEN". "Al" (as in "Albert") + "ma" (as in "mama") + "sen" (as in "send" without the "d")/

A neighborhood corner store that sells groceries and basic daily essentials in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. It's the classic, old school version of a modern minimarket, where the owner knows you by name and might even let you buy on credit until payday.

Example

"Anda al almacén a comprar pan. -> Go to the corner store to buy bread."

"El almacén de don José tiene los mejores precios. -> Don José's store has the best prices."

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Regional synonyms:

Agua de jamaica

Bandera de México

Bebida refrescante mexicana de color rojo intenso hecha con flores de jamaica hervidas con azúcar. Es perfecta para combatir el calor y acompañar cualquier comida mexicana con su sabor ácido y dulce.