/Sounds like "kah-RYE gwah-SOO"/
A Guaraní expression that literally means "big mister" and is used in Paraguay to refer to an important person, a boss, an influential politician, or any figure of power. "Karai" means mister and "guasu" means big or important. The tone can range from genuine respect to irony to open sarcasm depending on who you're talking about. In Paraguayan politics, calling someone "karai guasu" implies they wield significant power, for better or worse.
"El karai guasu del pueblo anda de gira política. → The big boss of the town is on a political tour."
"Se cree karai guasu. → He thinks he's a big shot."
/Sounds like "kah-RYE gwah-SOO"/
A Guaraní expression that literally means "big mister" and is used in Paraguay to refer to an important person, a boss, an influential politician, or any figure of power. "Karai" means mister and "guasu" means big or important. The tone can range from genuine respect to irony to open sarcasm depending on who you're talking about. In Paraguayan politics, calling someone "karai guasu" implies they wield significant power, for better or worse.
"El karai guasu del pueblo anda de gira política. → The big boss of the town is on a political tour."
"Se cree karai guasu. → He thinks he's a big shot."
Metepatas
A person who always says or does the wrong thing at exactly the worst possible moment. The specialist in putting their foot in their mouth on a consistent, almost impressive basis.