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Bandera de Ecuador

/Sounds like 'GWAH-teh'/

A close friend, a trusted companion who's there through everything. In Ecuador, guate is the word for a true friend — not just an acquaintance but someone with real bond and loyalty, your person.

Example

"Mi guate me ayudó a mudarme sin pedirme nada a cambio."

"Los guates de verdad no abundan, cuídalos. → My best friend helped me move without asking for anything in return."

"True friends are rare, take care of them."

Regional synonyms:

Hombre extremadamente musculoso, con el cuerpo muy marcado y trabajado en el gym. Superlativo de 'trabado' que se usa para describir un físico impresionante.