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/Sounds like "GWAH" (as in "Guam") + "kah" (as in "car") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

A spontaneous exclamation of disgust, revulsion, or intense displeasure at something gross. It escapes you automatically when you see, smell, or taste something that instantly turns your stomach.

Examples

Guácala, that food smells horrible.

Guácala! I stepped on something on the sidewalk and I don't want to know what it was.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Ecuador
Bandera de Perú
Atatay
Bandera de México
Bandera de Guatemala
Bandera de Honduras
Bandera de Estados Unidos
Fuchi

A kid or young person, usually one who's mischievous and full of energy. In Costa Rica, güiro is a warm, affectionate word for children and teenagers, playful, lively, and impossible to sit still.