Uruguayan Spanish features distinctive nicknames. “Bo” (derived from “vos”) is used to get someone’s attention. “Gurí/Gurise” refers to children or young people. “Botija” is another term for a child. “Yorugua” is a playful inversion of “Uruguay,” used by Uruguayans to refer to themselves. “Tarado” (moron) is often used affectionately among friends.
Unusual Nicknames in Uruguayan Spanish
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