/Sounds like "poo" (as in "pool") + "CHEE" (as in "cheese") + "kah" (as in "car")/
The Central American exclamation of surprise that replaces stronger swear words. It's the perfect euphemism used in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras for literally everything.
"Puchica, everything's so expensive!"
"Puchica dude, I didn't know you got married."
/Sounds like "POO" (as in "pool") + "chee" (as in "cheese") + "kah" (as in "car")/
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or admiration in Guatemala and El Salvador. It's the Central American equivalent of 'dang' or 'wow' — versatile and safe enough for any audience.
"Dang, I didn't see that coming!"
"Wow, that food is amazing."
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/Sounds like "poo" (as in "pool") + "CHEE" (as in "cheese") + "kah" (as in "car")/
The Central American exclamation of surprise that replaces stronger swear words. It's the perfect euphemism used in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras for literally everything.
"Puchica, everything's so expensive!"
"Puchica dude, I didn't know you got married."
/Sounds like "POO" (as in "pool") + "chee" (as in "cheese") + "kah" (as in "car")/
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or admiration in Guatemala and El Salvador. It's the Central American equivalent of 'dang' or 'wow' — versatile and safe enough for any audience.
"Dang, I didn't see that coming!"
"Wow, that food is amazing."
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A caballo regalado no se le ve colmillo
Cuando te regalan algo no critiques su calidad. Agradece y punto, aunque no sea lo que esperabas, porque la generosidad siempre vale más que el objeto.