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/Sounds like "koo" (as in "cool") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

A person, thing, or moment that is unmistakably and proudly Cuban to the core. Cubans use it to celebrate something that captures the island spirit in an authentic, unfiltered way.

Examples

That project was a total cubanaso at the international festival.

The music they played was pure Cuban soul, there was zero doubt where it came from.

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/Sounds like "koo" (as in "cool") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In Cuba, a powerful hit or action, or anything of extraordinary size, force, or impact. Used to describe a stunning comeback, a jaw-dropping home run, or anything that surprises by its sheer force or scale. Also used with pride to describe something or someone who is deeply, unmistakably Cuban.

Examples

He delivered such a powerful comeback it left everyone speechless.

That home run was a monster shot that cleared the stadium.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Putazo
Bandera de Venezuela
Coñazo

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In Spain, someone with an outrageous amount of nerve who acts with complete shamelessness, takes advantage of others, and never gives anything back. The "cara dura" (hard face) is someone whose shame reflex simply does not work.