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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "PYAHN"/

Meaning

A thick Guatemalan stew made with toasted pumpkin seeds, chiles, and spices. Pepián has Mayan roots and is one of Guatemala's most iconic traditional dishes, the kind that shows up at weddings, family gatherings, and Sunday dinners. Chicken pepián is the most common version.

Examples

El pepián de pollo es infaltable en las bodas guatemaltecas. (Chicken pepián is a must at Guatemalan weddings.)

Hice pepián para la cena del domingo y todos pidieron la receta. (I made pepián for Sunday dinner and everyone asked for the recipe.)

Regional synonyms

The most versatile word in the Mexican universe. It can be an insult, a compliment, an expression of surprise, or pure admiration. Shouting '¡Qué cabrón!' can mean someone is incredible or terrible, and only context and tone will tell you which one. It's the Swiss Army knife of Mexican slang.