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Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay

/ga-RU-a/

A fine, persistent drizzle typical of Buenos Aires weather. The garúa isn't real rain but it soaks you anyway. It's the porteño's rain — subtle but relentless, showing up uninvited and staying forever.

Example

"I went out in the drizzle and arrived at work soaking wet anyway."

"This drizzle that won't stop is worse than heavy rain."

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Regional synonyms:

Someone who falls asleep anywhere at any time. Used in Mexico to describe that person who passes out no matter the setting, whether it is at a party, on public transport, or in the middle of a conversation. A heavy sleeper with zero shame about it.