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/Sounds like "pahr" (as in "park") + "SEH" (as in "set") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

A small plot of land used for farming or rural living, common across Latin America. It might grow staple crops like corn, beans, or avocados, or just serve as a countryside escape from the city. The word has a grounded, modest feel, tied to working the land and self-sufficiency.

Examples

He bought a small plot of land to grow avocados.

Their land grows enough corn and beans for the whole family.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Ecuador
Bandera de Perú
Chacra

A thick blanket for protection against the cold in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The southern blanket that wraps you up when the temperature drops suddenly and you don't want to leave bed for anything in the world.