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/Sounds like "REE" (as in "reed") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

In a flirty context: attractive, hot, sexy. Nothing to do with money or wealth. When someone says "estás rico/a" with that tone, it is a direct and unambiguous compliment about physical attractiveness. Used across Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.

Examples

You're so fine, has nobody told you that before?

That guy is gorgeous, I seriously cannot stop looking at him.

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Regional synonyms

A hot broth made from fish head or bones, lemon, and chili. In Peru, chilcano is the most popular morning-after hangover remedy: warm, restorative, and deeply comforting. Served at cevicherías and market stalls from early morning for those who had a long night.