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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "KYAH" + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

A person who knows a place, path, or terrain really well and serves as an expert guide. In Venezuela, Colombia, and Panama, a baquiano can get you out of any jungle.

Examples

You need a baquiano to cross that mountain without getting lost.

The baquiano took us through a shortcut nobody knew about.

Regional synonyms

A joke, a tease, or lighthearted banter in Spain. Saying something "de coña" means you are kidding, not being serious. The coña itself can be sharp and funny, and it is the Spanish art of taking nothing too seriously while somehow still landing a point.