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vaina

Also spelled: esa vaina · qué vaina

Definition

Thing, matter, situation. A universal filler noun that can replace almost anything. "¡Qué vaina!" expresses annoyance or sympathy depending on tone.

Example

Pass me that vaina over there.Pásame esa vaina que está ahí.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
Compartido con Venezuela, Colombia y República Dominicana, con matices propios en cada país.

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See also

¡chuleta!

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