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Bandera de Uruguay

/cha-RROO-ah/

The symbol of Uruguayan national identity and pride, named after the indigenous Charrúa people. Being charrúa means being tough, resilient and stubbornly Uruguayan.

Example

"The national football team fights with pure Charrúa grit."

"He's Uruguayan through and through — tough and proud."

Regional synonyms:

To impress or wow someone in Colombia, to leave them with their jaw on the floor in admiration. When something descresta you, it exceeded all your expectations and you can't stop talking about it.