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Bandera de Cuba

/Sounds like "FEE-nyeh"/

A Cuban word for a small child, a mischievous little kid, or a bratty youngster with attitude. "Ese fiñe" is the neighborhood kid running around all day, and "un fiñe" in any context is someone who still has growing up to do. The word carries a slightly dismissive but also affectionate tone, depending on context. It's part of everyday Cuban vocabulary for talking about little ones.

Example

"Ese fiñe no para quieto. → That kid won't sit still."

"Cuando era fiñe, vivía metido en el malecón. → When I was a kid, I was always at the seawall."

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To get together and drink caguamas (liter-sized beers) with friends, usually on the sidewalk or at someone's house. In Mexico, it's the most honest, budget-friendly weekend plan: cold caguamas and good conversation.