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/Sounds like "TOO" (as in "tool") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/

Meaning

Deep heartbreak, sadness over a love that left and isn't coming back. It went worldwide with Karol G's song and now everyone knows what it means.

Examples

I've had the tusa ever since we broke up, I can't deal.

Her tusa lasted three months, until she met someone new.

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Regional synonyms

An expression of agreement or confirmation used across Central America, especially Guatemala. It is the local equivalent of Mexico's "órale": you say "dale pues" to confirm plans, close a casual deal, or simply agree to something with warmth.