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/SAM-bo/

Person of mixed Indigenous and African descent, a term used in Ecuador and Peru. Historically loaded, today it can be reclaimed with pride depending on context and who says it.

Example

"The zambo community has deep roots in the Esmeraldas coast."

"He identifies as zambo with pride in his mixed heritage."

Regional synonyms:

Ser atractivo, deseado o tener mucha demanda entre las personas. En México y Chile 'cotizar' es estar en la mira de todos por tu atractivo o popularidad.