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Guayabo

Literal meaning: "Guava tree"

Hangover

gwa-YAH-boh

What does it mean?

In Colombia, a hangover is called a "guayabo". The word literally means guava tree, but Colombians use it exclusively to mean the morning-after feeling after drinking. "Estoy con guayabo" = "I'm hungover".

How to use it

Used universally across Colombia. You can also use "guayabo" metaphorically to mean heartbreak or sadness.

Example sentences

I'm so hungover today.

Hoy estoy con un guayabo terrible.

That hangover was brutal.

Ese guayabo estuvo duro.

Related phrases

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Party / Going out

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Badass / Impressive / Tough

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