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/Sounds like "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "KAHL" (as in "car")/

Meaning

A wooden or plastic crate used to transport fruits, vegetables, or other goods. In Central America the guacal is the standard container at street markets and corner stores. In Guatemala and Honduras it also informally means a hard knock on the head.

Examples

Bring the guacal of mangoes from the truck.

A crate fell on his head and he almost passed out.

Regional synonyms

A clever, resourceful person who always has a trick up their sleeve and can slip out of any tight spot. In Venezuela, a cherche is respected for their street smarts, they find solutions where others see dead ends.