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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "PEEN" (as in "pea")/

Meaning

A Guatemalan, the informal, pride-filled nickname that Guatemalans use to identify themselves. It's a strong marker of national identity that sets them apart across Central America.

Examples

I'm chapín at heart, born and raised.

We chapines make the best Central American food, period.

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Regional synonyms

Peruvian expression for writing something off as lost or over, with no chance of fixing it. When you say "ya fue," you accept it and move on.