Uruguayan Spanish shares some terms with Argentine Spanish but has its own unique words. “Bo” is used to get someone’s attention, similar to “che.” “Gurí/sa” means boy or girl. “Ta” is a shortened form of “está bien,” meaning okay. “Botija” refers to a child. “Nabo” is a mild insult meaning fool.
Unique Words You’ll Hear in Uruguayan Spanish
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