/CHA-ke/
Watch out! or Careful! — a Guaraní-origin warning used in Paraguay to alert someone of incoming danger. 'Chake' is fast, urgent, and unmistakable — it snaps people to attention before explaining why. The word itself sounds like a warning.
Example
"Watch out, there's a car coming!"
"Be careful with that guy — he's not trustworthy."
Regional synonyms:
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/CHA-ke/
Watch out! or Careful! — a Guaraní-origin warning used in Paraguay to alert someone of incoming danger. 'Chake' is fast, urgent, and unmistakable — it snaps people to attention before explaining why. The word itself sounds like a warning.
Example
"Watch out, there's a car coming!"
"Be careful with that guy — he's not trustworthy."
Regional synonyms: