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Add a word/Sounds like "KOW" (as in "cow") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/
Meaning
A friend, buddy, someone close you've got great vibes and real trust with in Peru. It's one of the most affectionate and uniquely Peruvian ways to refer to a soul friend you share everything with.
Examples
“What's up causa, how are you? Haven't seen you in a while.”
“She's my causa from school, I love her to death.”
“Come on causa, I'll treat you to some ceviche.”
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/Sounds like "KOW" (as in "cow") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/
Meaning
A classic cold Peruvian dish made from yellow potato mashed with chili and lime, filled with chicken, tuna, or avocado. A staple of Peruvian home cooking and birthday gatherings.
Examples
“The chicken causa my aunt made was delicious.”
“Let's order a causa limeña as a starter.”
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/Sounds like "KOW" (as in "cow") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/
Meaning
A close friend, a trusted homie, Peru's most personal term for someone in your inner circle. Causa literally means 'cause' but in Lima street slang it means the person you'd go to war for: your ride-or-die, your real one. Using it says you're from Peru before you say another word.
Examples
“This is my homie from the neighborhood, I've known him my whole life.”
“How's my buddy doing? Haven't seen him in a while.”
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/Sounds like "KOW" (as in "cow") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/
Meaning
A friend, buddy, someone close you've got great vibes and real trust with in Peru. It's one of the most affectionate and uniquely Peruvian ways to refer to a soul friend you share everything with.
Examples
“What's up causa, how are you? Haven't seen you in a while.”
“She's my causa from school, I love her to death.”
“Come on causa, I'll treat you to some ceviche.”
Anonymous
/Sounds like "KOW" (as in "cow") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/
Meaning
A classic cold Peruvian dish made from yellow potato mashed with chili and lime, filled with chicken, tuna, or avocado. A staple of Peruvian home cooking and birthday gatherings.
Examples
“The chicken causa my aunt made was delicious.”
“Let's order a causa limeña as a starter.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "KOW" (as in "cow") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/
Meaning
A close friend, a trusted homie, Peru's most personal term for someone in your inner circle. Causa literally means 'cause' but in Lima street slang it means the person you'd go to war for: your ride-or-die, your real one. Using it says you're from Peru before you say another word.
Examples
“This is my homie from the neighborhood, I've known him my whole life.”
“How's my buddy doing? Haven't seen him in a while.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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