guagua

Spanish

Etymology 1

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡwaɡwa/ [ˈɡwa.ɣ̞wa]

Noun

guagua f (plural guaguas)

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

Synonyms

• colectivo (Argentina, Mexico)
• combi
• pesero (Mexico City)

Etymology 2

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡwaɡwa/ [ˈɡwa.ɣ̞wa]

Noun

guagua f (plural guaguas)

1. (Andes) baby, infant, or child

Synonyms

• bebé

See also

• nene