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An edible plant widely used in Guatemalan and Salvadoran cooking. Its green leaves appear in tamales, soups, and tortillas, giving them a unique and unmistakable flavor.
Example
"Chipilín tamales are the taste of childhood in El Salvador."
"I got fresh chipilín at the market to make the soup."
Regional synonyms:
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An edible plant widely used in Guatemalan and Salvadoran cooking. Its green leaves appear in tamales, soups, and tortillas, giving them a unique and unmistakable flavor.
Example
"Chipilín tamales are the taste of childhood in El Salvador."
"I got fresh chipilín at the market to make the soup."
Regional synonyms:
Dar pena
Sentir vergüenza, timidez o incomodidad al hacer algo que te expone. En México 'dar pena' es esa sensación que te frena de actuar por miedo al ridículo.