What does «morocho» mean in Spanish?
- Applies to a variety of corn. Also called guinea corn.
- When referring to people: robust, strong. Also applicable to large, healthy-looking things, fruits and vegetables.
Examples of use in Spanish: "bananas morochas".
- Said of an egg with two yolks.
Examples of use in Spanish: "huevo morocho".
- Dark hair and white complexion.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Bolivia - Paraguay - Uruguay
Examples of use in Spanish: "tiene un hijo rubio y un hijo morocho".
- Dark, tanned, even applied also to black skin.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Bolivia - Peru - Uruguay - Twin.
♦ Used in: Venezuela - Very intense sensation.
♦ Used in: Venezuela
Examples of use in Spanish: "hace un calor morocho".
- Said especially of a child who is missing some teeth.
♦ Used in: Nicaragua - Also called morocho dulce, it is a thick beverage prepared with broken morocho corn, milk, cinnamon, sugar or panela, and raisins. It is a typical food of Ecuador.
♦ Used in: Ecuador