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Bandera de Colombia

/Sounds like "koo" (as in "cool") + "cho" (as in "chocolate")/

An affectionate way to refer to your parents or an older person in Colombia. It is one of the most endearing words in Colombian Spanish, used from childhood through adulthood. "Mis cuchos" means "my folks" or "my parents" in the warmest possible way.

Example

"Mis cuchos me dieron permiso de salir este fin de semana. -> My folks gave me permission to go out this weekend."

"Ese cucho de la tienda siempre me fía. -> That old man from the shop always lets me pay later."

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Papelito con notas escondidas para copiar en un examen sin que el profe se entere. En México el 'acordeón' se dobla como el instrumento musical: muchos pliegues.