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Capó
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "POH" (as in "port")/
Meaning
The hood of a car, the panel covering the engine. You open it when a strange noise starts or the engine overheats, hoping it is nothing serious. In Spain and the Southern Cone it is always "capó"; in Mexico the same part is called "cofre."
Examples
“Open the hood, the engine is making a weird noise.”
“The hood was not closed properly and the car would not start.”
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Capo
/Sounds like "KAH" (as in "car") + "poh" (as in "port")/
Meaning
Someone who's the absolute best at something, a crack, an undeniable expert. In Argentina and Uruguay it's the ultimate compliment for someone who stands out at what they do.
Examples
“He's a capo at programming, solves everything in five minutes.”
“You're a capo, thanks for helping me out.”
“Messi is the capo of all capos.”
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Capó
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "POH" (as in "port")/
Meaning
The hood of a car, the panel covering the engine. You open it when a strange noise starts or the engine overheats, hoping it is nothing serious. In Spain and the Southern Cone it is always "capó"; in Mexico the same part is called "cofre."
Examples
“Open the hood, the engine is making a weird noise.”
“The hood was not closed properly and the car would not start.”
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Capo
/Sounds like "KAH" (as in "car") + "poh" (as in "port")/
Meaning
Someone who's the absolute best at something, a crack, an undeniable expert. In Argentina and Uruguay it's the ultimate compliment for someone who stands out at what they do.
Examples
“He's a capo at programming, solves everything in five minutes.”
“You're a capo, thanks for helping me out.”
“Messi is the capo of all capos.”
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Chicha
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A fermented corn drink with centuries of history in the Andes, one of the most important cultural symbols of the region. Chicha is not just a beverage: it has been offered at rituals, harvests, and festivals for thousands of years across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and its recipe varies by region and occasion.