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/Sounds like 'cha-poo-LEE-nes'/

Toasted and seasoned grasshoppers eaten as a snack, especially in Oaxaca, Mexico. High in protein and deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic gastronomy — crunchy, spiced, and far more delicious than they sound.

Example

"I tried chapulines with lime and chili in Oaxaca and loved them."

"Don't knock it — chapulines are actually really good once you try them."

Regional synonyms:

Expresión de sorpresa o desconcierto, como quedarse sin palabras ante algo inesperado. Viene del cómic Condorito y se usa cuando algo te deja tan confundido que no sabes ni qué responder.