guagua

Spanish

Etymology 1

Uncertain. Probably from English wagon, or onomatopoetic of the horn’s honking.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡwaɡwa/, [ˈɡwaɣwa]

Noun

guagua f (plural guaguas)

  1. (regional, Caribbean, Canary Islands, Spain) bus (with a fixed route)
Synonyms

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Quechua wawa (“infant, child”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡwaɡwa/, [ˈɡwaɣwa]

Noun

guagua f (plural guaguas)

  1. (Andean) baby, infant, or child
Synonyms
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