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/Sounds like "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "kah" (as in "car") + "MOH" (as in "more") + "leh" (as in "let")/

Meaning

A creamy dip made from mashed avocado with chili, onion, lime, cilantro, and tomato. It's the undisputed king of Mexican salsas that turns any dish into a fiesta.

Examples

Pass me the guacamole for the chips.

The guacamole at this taco place is the best in town.

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Regional synonyms

In Peru, "de repente" means "maybe" or "perhaps," not "suddenly" like in the rest of the Spanish-speaking world. It is a classic false friend that trips up every foreigner in Lima when a Peruvian casually says "de repente voy" and means they might show up, not that they are about to appear.