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    Caçabí (en. Cacabi)

    /kaˈsaβi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: A typical dish from some regions that consists of cooked beans or legumes.
    Example Sentence: At the party, a delicious caçabí was served with rice.
    En la fiesta se sirvió un delicioso caçabí acompañado de arroz.
    Definition: A traditional preparation offered on special occasions.
    Example Sentence: Grandma's caçabí is always well received at family celebrations.
    El caçabí de la abuela siempre es muy bien recibido en las celebraciones familiares.
    Definition: Nutritious food popular in many Latin American cultures.
    Example Sentence: The children enjoy the caçabí that is prepared at school.
    Los niños disfrutan del caçabí que se prepara en la escuela.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: The term caçabí comes from the indigenous language, related to agricultural activities.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to make a caçabí
    Meaning: To prepare a stew or a potaje.
    hacer un caçabí
    Phrase: to be in the caçabí
    Meaning: To be in a complicated or tangled situation.
    estar en el caçabí

    Related Words

    Related Word: potaje
    Description: A dish that consists of vegetables or legumes cooked in broth.
    potaje
    Related Word: guiso
    Description: A preparation that is slowly cooked in its own juice.
    guiso

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Basic food for survival.
    Example: Today I only have a caçabí for dinner.
    Hoy solo tengo un caçabí para cenar.
    Slang Meaning: Something simple or humble.
    Example: That caçabí you have in your backpack doesn't compare to a gourmet dinner.
    Ese caçabí que traes en la mochila no se compara con una cena gourmet.