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/Sounds like "FEE" (as in "feet") + "choh" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

Well-dressed, polished, and looking sharp at all times. In Ecuador, calling someone ficho is a genuine compliment about their style and personal presentation. They always show up put-together, like they actually planned their outfit and it worked.

Examples

Llegó bien ficho a la fiesta, con traje y todo. (He showed up to the party looking sharp, full suit and everything.)

Esa chica siempre anda ficha, nunca la ves despeinada. (That girl always looks impeccable, you never see her looking a mess.)

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Regional synonyms

Tripe soup made from beef intestines with vegetables, iconic comfort food in Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. The ultimate Sunday meal and the go-to hangover remedy.