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Central American Spanish
Cerote
Used when expressing frustration or disdain towards someone or something.
Literal Meaning
Piece of shit
Actual Meaning
Context-dependent - Guatemala
Examples in Context

No seas cerote, por favor, escúchame. (Don't be silly, please listen to me.)

¡Hola, cerote! ¿Cómo te ha ido?

Ese cerote siempre llega tarde a las reuniones. (That guy always arrives late to the meetings.)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Be mindful of your relationship with the person; using 'cerote' with someone you don't know well might come off as rude.
  • 2Use 'cerote' among friends or peers; it can be affectionate or teasing, depending on your tone.
  • 3In some contexts, 'cerote' can refer to a foolish action or behavior rather than a person, so listen for clues in the conversation.
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idiot
fool
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dummy
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