In some Latin American countries like Argentina and Uruguay, 'chala' is a slang term used to refer to the husk of corn. However, in a more informal context, it can also refer to a type of sandal or flip-flop.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Tiré la chala del maíz en la basura. 2. Me olvidé de llevar mis chalas a la playa.
- English: 1. I threw the corn husk in the trash. 2. I forgot to take my flip-flops to the beach.