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/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "ROH" (as in "row") + "choh" (as in "chose")/
In Argentina and Uruguay, a person with dark skin or very dark hair. From the Quechua "muruch'u" (black corn), and in the Rio de la Plata it is a neutral physical description with no negative weight, similar to how "moreno" is used elsewhere.
“The dark-haired guy on the corner always says hello when he passes by.”
“My whole family is dark, black hair just runs in the family.”
/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "ROH" (as in "row") + "choh" (as in "chose")/
A twin in Venezuela and Colombia: one of two people born from the same birth. Morochos are a constant source of fascination and confusion, with endless stories of mixed-up identities and the unique bond of two people who arrived in the world together.
“They are twins, people always mix them up.”
“My mom is a twin, she has an identical sister.”
/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "ROH" (as in "row") + "choh" (as in "chose")/
A dark-skinned or dark-haired person, usually with a strong build. In Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, and Ecuador the word is entirely neutral and descriptive: just a straightforward way to reference someone's physical appearance with no negative connotation.
“A dark-haired, sturdy guy walked into the bar and started dancing with everyone.”
“He is dark-skinned, with dark eyes and a strong build.”
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/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "ROH" (as in "row") + "choh" (as in "chose")/
In Argentina and Uruguay, a person with dark skin or very dark hair. From the Quechua "muruch'u" (black corn), and in the Rio de la Plata it is a neutral physical description with no negative weight, similar to how "moreno" is used elsewhere.
“The dark-haired guy on the corner always says hello when he passes by.”
“My whole family is dark, black hair just runs in the family.”
/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "ROH" (as in "row") + "choh" (as in "chose")/
A twin in Venezuela and Colombia: one of two people born from the same birth. Morochos are a constant source of fascination and confusion, with endless stories of mixed-up identities and the unique bond of two people who arrived in the world together.
“They are twins, people always mix them up.”
“My mom is a twin, she has an identical sister.”
/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "ROH" (as in "row") + "choh" (as in "chose")/
A dark-skinned or dark-haired person, usually with a strong build. In Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, and Ecuador the word is entirely neutral and descriptive: just a straightforward way to reference someone's physical appearance with no negative connotation.
“A dark-haired, sturdy guy walked into the bar and started dancing with everyone.”
“He is dark-skinned, with dark eyes and a strong build.”
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Chapiadora
A derogatory term in the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico) for a woman who dates men primarily for money or gifts, exchanging company for financial benefit. Heavily present in dembow and reggaeton lyrics.