Unusual Nicknames in Equatoguinean Spanish

Equatoguinean Spanish, influenced by local languages, has unique nicknames. “Cayuco” (canoe) might refer to someone tall and thin. “Malamba” (a local palm wine) could describe someone who’s a bit tipsy. “Kumanda” (from Fang, meaning friend) is used as a term of endearment. “Mongomo” might refer to someone from the mainland. “Faŋ” might be used to describe someone of Fang ethnicity.

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