Literally: a pinch. Used to describe a twisting pinch to the upper arm (very painful!), usually done by an elder to child in order to correct a behavior without calling attention in public which would be embarrassing to the elder.
Mami gave me a pellizcado as I was about to tell my aunt that I didn't like the dessert she was offering.
by LenaChacha October 24, 2022
Literally a pinch. Can be used to describe a twisting pinch done by an elder, usually a mom or abuela, to the upper arm of a child in order to get them to shut up or stop a particular behavior which is embarrassing to the elder.
by LenaChacha October 24, 2022
Guanajo (mas) Guanaja (fem)
Used in Cuba and Dominican Republic
1. Turkey
2. Fool, dumb (noun) or Foolish, goofy (adj)
Used in Cuba and Dominican Republic
1. Turkey
2. Fool, dumb (noun) or Foolish, goofy (adj)
1. My uncle raised the guanajo in his farm.
2. Berta was always una guanaja, even though she considers herself sharp.
3. With how tall and strong he's become, Manny is still un guanajo.
2. Berta was always una guanaja, even though she considers herself sharp.
3. With how tall and strong he's become, Manny is still un guanajo.
by LenaChacha November 12, 2022
by LenaChacha October 29, 2022
by LenaChacha October 29, 2022