What does «guayo» mean in Spanish?
- Tree of the family of the rosaceae, of hard and colored wood. Scientific name Kageneckia oblonga. It is endemic to central and southern Chile. It is small, of no more than 4 m. Also known as bollén and huayu. The flowers of the guayo are small, white and dioecious. Its wood is used for the construction of tools and utensils.
♦ Used in: Chile - Tree also known as guaya, huaya, guayum, mamoncillo or quenepa. It is appreciated for its edible fruits, drupes. Its scientific name: Melicococcus bijugatus. It reaches 30 m in height.
- Kitchen utensil used for grating; grater.
- Musical instrument that has a güiro gourd as a case. Similar to a kitchen grater. Also known as güira.
♦ Used in: Cuba - Puerto Rico - Hard silver weight.
♦ Used in: Cuba - Unattractive, ugly woman.
♦ Used in: Colombia
Examples of use in Spanish: "Pablo se levantó terrible guayo anoche".
- Drunkenness.
♦ Used in: Cuba - Puerto Rico - (guayos) Soccer shoes (soccer boots or cleats).
Examples of use in Spanish: "Pedro compró unos guayos para jugar mañana".
- (Guayo) Name given to a town in the municipality of Comalcalco, Tabasco, Mexico.
- (Guayo) Hypocoristic for those called Eduardo.