huehue

See also: huēhuê

Classical Nahuatl

Noun

huehue

1. Alternative spelling of huehueh

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Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl

Etymology

Cognate to Classical Nahuatl huehueh

Noun

huehue

1. husband.

Adjective

huehue

1. old.

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Portuguese

Interjection

huehue

1. Alternative form of hue

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Spanish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈw̝ewe/ [ˈw̝e.we]

Noun

huehue m or f (plural huehues)

1. (Mexico) A jocular representation of a Spaniard, conquistador, or other dominant force. The huehues are nowadays masked people, part of a festival or dance