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The Slang of Classic Salsa: Words That Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades Brought to the World
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Add a word/Sounds like "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "GWAHN" (as in "Guam") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
Meaning
A style of Cuban rumba featuring intense percussion and a competitive, sensual dance between a man and a woman. One of the most authentic Afro-Cuban musical genres, raw, rhythmic, and deeply cultural.
Examples
“The Yoruba group's guaguanco was the undeniable highlight of the night.”
“That dancer has guaguanco in his blood.”
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/Sounds like "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "GWAHN" (as in "Guam") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
Meaning
A style of Cuban rumba featuring intense percussion and a competitive, sensual dance between a man and a woman. One of the most authentic Afro-Cuban musical genres, raw, rhythmic, and deeply cultural.
Examples
“The Yoruba group's guaguanco was the undeniable highlight of the night.”
“That dancer has guaguanco in his blood.”
Regional synonyms
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Montar un pollo
Causing a public scandal, making a scene, or arguing loudly. In Spain, making a big fuss is equivalent to stirring up trouble or making a big deal out of something.