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/Sounds like "mbeh" + "YOO" (as in "you")/

Meaning

A thin, crispy snack cake from Paraguay made with manioc starch, fresh cheese, and fat, cooked in a pan. Mbeyú is a staple breakfast and afternoon snack, found everywhere from rural homes to city kitchens. Simple, savory, and seriously addictive.

Examples

Grandma makes mbeyú every morning for breakfast.

Nothing beats a freshly made mbeyú with a cup of coffee.

Regional synonyms

To sleep, especially a long nap or a deep sleep. Literally "to iron your ear," picturing someone pressing their ear into a pillow. Used casually across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, and Peru for any serious napping session.