In Mexico, 'acahual' is a colloquial term referring to a type of wildflower or weed that often grows in abandoned fields. It's also used metaphorically to refer to a situation or place that's been neglected or left unattended.
Examples
- Spanish: Después de años de abandono, el jardín se ha convertido en un acahual.
- English: After years of neglect, the garden has turned into a wildflower field.