¡A Reír! Funny Uruguayan Phrases & Sayings

Uruguayan expressions are uniquely entertaining. “Estar del tomate” (To be from the tomato) means to be crazy. “Tener tremenda goma” (To have a tremendous eraser) actually means to have a bad hangover. And if someone tells you “¡Qué demencia!”, they’re not diagnosing you – they’re just saying “That’s awesome!”

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