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In Spanish, duende originated as a contraction of the phrase dueñ(o) de casa, effectively "master of the house", or alternatively, derived from some similar mythical being of the Visigoth or Swabian culture given its comparable looks with the “Tomte” of the Swedish language conceptualized as a mischievous spirit inhabiting a dwelling.
The name Tata Duende comes from the Yucatec Maya word "Tata" meaning Grandfather or old and the word "Duende" is Spanish for goblin. The Spanish term duende originated as a contraction of the phrase dueño de casa or duen de casa, "possessor of a house", and was originally conceptualized as a mischievous spirit inhabiting a house.
It can also mean to do excessive work, usually accompanied by a verb that indicates the work, e.g. Me parto el culo barriendo ("I work my ass off brooming"). [citation needed] In Chile and Peru, culo is considered offensive (as it sounds very much like culear); poto is used instead.
In their telltale coats and top hats, they've got a look that's as mischievous as it is friendly. Oh, and they're magical to boot—even more magical than those boozy St. Patrick's Day desserts ...
Chaneque, Chanekeh, or Ohuican Chaneque, as they were called by the Aztecs, [1] are legendary creatures in Mexican folklore, meaning "those who inhabit dangerous places" or "owners of the house" in Náhuatl. These small, sprite-like beings hold a connection to elemental forces and are regarded as guardians of nature.
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Published more than 60 years old, this story captivates kids with the epic antics of a mischievous feline and his sidekicks, Thing 1 and Thing 2. The family's pet, a goldfish, serves as the voice ...
Güey (Spanish pronunciation:; also spelled guey, wey or we) is a word in colloquial Mexican Spanish that is commonly used to refer to any person without using their name. . Though typically (and originally) applied only to males, it can also be used for females (although when using slang, women would more commonly refer to another woman as "chava" [young woman] or "vieja" [old lady])