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auyama

In some Latin American countries, 'auyama' is a slang term for a large, round pumpkin or squash. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone's head or to call someone slow or foolish.

Examples

  • Spanish: 1. Vamos a cocinar una auyama para la cena. 2. Eres una auyama, no entendiste el chiste.
  • English: 1. We are going to cook a pumpkin for dinner. 2. You're a pumpkinhead, you didn't get the joke.

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