Cancha
Quechua in South American Spanish: The Inca Words That Survived the Conquest
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Add a word/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
Orange, the citrus fruit, in Puerto Rico. If you ask for a "naranja" on the island nobody will understand you because Puerto Ricans say "china" instead. It is one of the most confusing words in Spanish, since everywhere else "china" refers to the country.
Examples
“Buy me an orange juice at the store.”
“Puerto Rican oranges are really sweet.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
A woman from the countryside or with creole roots in Argentina and Uruguay. It's a gaucho term with an affectionate ring, evoking rural traditions, folk dances, open fields, and mate under the shade of an old tree.
Examples
“The china made some incredible mate for the afternoon.”
“At the folk festival, the chinas danced beautifully.”
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Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
Girlfriend, sweetheart, or the woman you are dating in Argentina. It is an informal, affectionate term that comes from the countryside and the provinces, with a gaucho flavor that sounds like small-town romance.
Examples
“I am going out with my girl tonight.”
“That girl has him crazy in love.”
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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
Orange, the citrus fruit, in Puerto Rico. If you ask for a "naranja" on the island nobody will understand you because Puerto Ricans say "china" instead. It is one of the most confusing words in Spanish, since everywhere else "china" refers to the country.
Examples
“Buy me an orange juice at the store.”
“Puerto Rican oranges are really sweet.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
A woman from the countryside or with creole roots in Argentina and Uruguay. It's a gaucho term with an affectionate ring, evoking rural traditions, folk dances, open fields, and mate under the shade of an old tree.
Examples
“The china made some incredible mate for the afternoon.”
“At the folk festival, the chinas danced beautifully.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/
Meaning
Girlfriend, sweetheart, or the woman you are dating in Argentina. It is an informal, affectionate term that comes from the countryside and the provinces, with a gaucho flavor that sounds like small-town romance.
Examples
“I am going out with my girl tonight.”
“That girl has him crazy in love.”
Word family
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Achicar
In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.