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Gurí
/Sounds like "goo" (as in "good") + "REE" (as in "reed")/
In Uruguay, the most natural word for a boy or young kid, warm and deeply Uruguayan in flavor. It comes from Guaraní, reflecting the indigenous influence on Rioplatense Spanish. Adults also use it affectionately to refer to someone younger than them.
“Los gurises salieron a jugar en la vereda después de cenar.”
“The kids went out to play on the sidewalk after dinner.”
“El gurí ese aprende rápido, tiene mucho potencial.”
“That kid learns fast, he's got a lot of potential.”
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Gurí
/Sounds like "goo" (as in "good") + "REE" (as in "reed")/
In Uruguay, the most natural word for a boy or young kid, warm and deeply Uruguayan in flavor. It comes from Guaraní, reflecting the indigenous influence on Rioplatense Spanish. Adults also use it affectionately to refer to someone younger than them.
“Los gurises salieron a jugar en la vereda después de cenar.”
“The kids went out to play on the sidewalk after dinner.”
“El gurí ese aprende rápido, tiene mucho potencial.”
“That kid learns fast, he's got a lot of potential.”
Maluco
Someone in a bad mood, difficult to deal with, or just looking for a fight. In Colombia, if someone is maluco, it means they woke up on the wrong side and everyone around them knows to stay clear.