/te-re-RE/
A cold herb infusion — the cool version of mate — drunk through a metal straw. Paraguay's most characteristic beverage, especially during the extreme summer heat. Sharing tereré is a social act.
"In Paraguayan summer, tereré is non-negotiable."
"We spent the whole afternoon sharing tereré under the tree."
/te-re-RE/
A cold herb infusion — the cool version of mate — drunk through a metal straw. Paraguay's most characteristic beverage, especially during the extreme summer heat. Sharing tereré is a social act.
"In Paraguayan summer, tereré is non-negotiable."
"We spent the whole afternoon sharing tereré under the tree."
Nica
A Nicaraguan, someone from Nicaragua. It's the short, informal, affectionate way to refer to someone from that country, used proudly by Nicaraguans themselves and everyone in Central America.