Literally translated as 'worm', it is used colloquially as a derogatory term to refer to someone who is considered traitor or a defector. Often used in the context of politics.
Examples
- Spanish: En Cuba, a veces llaman 'gusano' a las personas que han abandonado el país por razones políticas.
- English: In Cuba, sometimes they call people who have left the country for political reasons 'gusano' or 'worm'.