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/Sounds like "KYGUA" + "BEH" (as in "bed") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

In Paraguay, a humorous and popular nickname for Brazil or anything Brazilian. From Guaraní, literally "shiny comb." Used playfully in soccer talk and everyday conversation.

Examples

Today Paraguay plays against the kygua vera, it is going to be tough.

That music is from the kygua vera, it is everywhere.

Regional synonyms

To steal, in colloquial Spanish from Spain. From the Caló word of the same meaning. It leans toward quick street theft rather than violent robbery: your phone gets chorado on the bus, your wallet vanishes at a party. The same root gives Spain its word "chorizo" for thief.