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/Sounds like "bwehl" + "TYAH" + "oh" (as in "oh")/

Meaning

A traditional Colombian hat woven from black and white cane fiber, declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The sombrero vueltiao is one of Colombia's most recognizable national symbols, originating from the Zenú indigenous communities of the Caribbean coast.

Examples

The vueltiao hat is a source of pride for all Colombians.

I gave him an authentic vueltiao from the Atlantic Coast as a gift.

Regional synonyms

A freeloader or slacker in Mexico who lets others carry all the weight while coasting along for the benefits. The word literally evokes a wagon: the vagoneta rides in it while everyone else pushes uphill.