Rio Grande do Sul, the South
/ˈɡuas.kɐ/GOOAHS-kahadjective
rustic, rough gaucho
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Literally a rawhide strap; applied to people it means a country-dwelling gaúcho, rough around the edges. Gaúchos often use it of themselves with pride, but from an outsider it can land as 'hick'.
Ele é guasca mas é gente boa.
He's a rough gaucho but a good guy at heart.
Esse guasca só come carne.
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That rough gaucho only eats meat.
É papo guasca puro.
It's pure rustic gaucho talk.
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