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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.

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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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In Mexico, a sports prediction pool, usually for soccer matches, where you try to guess the outcome of each game: win, draw, or loss. Making your quiniela is a beloved pre-match ritual, especially during tournaments.