What does «choca» mean in Spanish?
- In Falconry, baiting that was given to the goshawk, letting him spend the night with the partridge that flew.
- Coffee, mate or any other hot infusion prepared in the choquero, which is usually taken outdoors. This name is also given to the container with a handle from which the infusion is taken.
♦ Used in: Chile - Snack or mid-afternoon snack. Sometimes it is also used to refer to breakfast.
♦ Used in: Chile
Examples of use in Spanish: "es la hora de la choca".
- Common name for certain light gray waterfowl with a black head. They are characterized by a yellow spot on their forehead. Scientific name: Fulica spp.
♦ Used in: Bolivia - Peru - Another name for the game of balero. Also called choco.
♦ Used in: Bolivia - Feminine of "choco".