Uruguayan Spanish has its quirks. “¡Ta salado!” (It’s salty!) means something is difficult or expensive. “Estar de pesado” (To be of heavy) means to be annoying. “Andar de vivo” (To walk alive) means to act smart or cunning.
Unusual Phrases in Uruguayan Spanish
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