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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Flat broke, completely out of cash. In Ecuador, saying "estoy chiro" is the most direct way to admit you cannot even cover bus fare. It describes a total absence of funds, no savings, no pocket money, waiting for the next paycheck to survive.
“I can't go out, I'm totally broke until Friday.”
“He spent everything at the party and was left with nothing.”
/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "roh" (as in "row")/
To be broke, completely tapped out without a single cent in your pocket in Ecuador. It's the most direct Ecuadorian way to say you're busted and your wallet looks like a desert until the next paycheck.
“Can't go out, I'm chiro until Friday.”
“I was left chiro after paying tuition.”
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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Flat broke, completely out of cash. In Ecuador, saying "estoy chiro" is the most direct way to admit you cannot even cover bus fare. It describes a total absence of funds, no savings, no pocket money, waiting for the next paycheck to survive.
“I can't go out, I'm totally broke until Friday.”
“He spent everything at the party and was left with nothing.”
/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "roh" (as in "row")/
To be broke, completely tapped out without a single cent in your pocket in Ecuador. It's the most direct Ecuadorian way to say you're busted and your wallet looks like a desert until the next paycheck.
“Can't go out, I'm chiro until Friday.”
“I was left chiro after paying tuition.”
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Dale pues
An expression of agreement or confirmation used across Central America, especially Guatemala. It is the local equivalent of Mexico's "órale": you say "dale pues" to confirm plans, close a casual deal, or simply agree to something with warmth.