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/Sounds like "GEE" (as in "geese") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

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.

Examples

Los güiros del barrio no paran de jugar en la calle.

The kids in the neighborhood never stop playing in the street.

That kid has more energy than ten adults combined.

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/Sounds like "GEE" (as in "geese") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

A young man or boy, often used affectionately or in a derogatory manner depending on the context and tone.

Examples

That young guy plays better than many veterans.

Today's young men don't know what it means to put in effort.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Puerto Rico
Bandera de República Dominicana
Bandera de Cuba
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Venezuela
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The boss, the head honcho, the most important person in charge of a group or organization. In Mexico, el mero mero is the one who makes the final calls and everyone answers to.