/GEE-roh/
A young man or boy, often used affectionately or in a derogatory manner depending on the context and tone.
"That young guy plays better than many veterans."
"Today's young men don't know what it means to put in effort."
/Sounds like 'GWEE-roh'/
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.
"Los güiros del barrio no paran de jugar en la calle."
"Ese güiro tiene más energía que diez adultos. → The kids in the neighborhood never stop playing in the street."
"That kid has more energy than ten adults combined."
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/GEE-roh/
A young man or boy, often used affectionately or in a derogatory manner depending on the context and tone.
"That young guy plays better than many veterans."
"Today's young men don't know what it means to put in effort."
/Sounds like 'GWEE-roh'/
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.
"Los güiros del barrio no paran de jugar en la calle."
"Ese güiro tiene más energía que diez adultos. → The kids in the neighborhood never stop playing in the street."
"That kid has more energy than ten adults combined."
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Hacerse guaje
Fingir que no sabes o no te diste cuenta de algo para evitar responsabilidades. Es el arte mexicano de hacerse el desentendido, especialmente cuando te conviene no haber visto nada.