Guacanagarí (en. Guacanagari)

/ɡwaka̱naɣaɾi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Magical space or special place that evokes mystery.
The forest had an air of guacanagarí that captivated all visitors.
El bosque tenía un aire de guacanagarí que cautivaba a todos los visitantes.
A place where extraordinary things happen.
The beach at sunset became a true guacanagarí.
La playa al atardecer se convirtió en un verdadero guacanagarí.

Etymology

The word guacanagarí comes from the Taíno language, an indigenous language of the Caribbean.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guacanagarí of the soul
A place or state that deeply touches the heart.
guacanagarí del alma
to live in a guacanagarí
To experience full and magical happiness.
vivir en un guacanagarí

Related Words

mysterious
That has an enigmatic character or is not easily understood.
misterioso
charming
Something that attracts or seduces by its beauty or uniqueness.
encantador

Slang Meanings

A place that is surprising or incredible.
That party was a total guacanagarí.
Esa fiesta fue un guacanagarí total.
An unexpected situation that turns out to be positive.
Meeting old friends was a guacanagarí.
Encontrarse con antiguos amigos fue un guacanagarí.