No. 10,135 in Spanish
chalacas
Chalacas: Term used in Peru to refer to people from the port city of Callao.
In a sentence
Las chalacas de la feria usaban vestidos muy coloridos.
The chalacas at the fair wore very colorful dresses.
Here, 'chalacas' is used to describe women in a regional context, potentially referring to ladies from a specific locale or group at an event.
Siempre me impresionan las habilidades de las chalacas en los bailes típicos.
I am always impressed by the skills of the chalacas in traditional dances.
In this sentence, 'chalacas' refers to women who are adept at performing traditional dances, emphasizing cultural identity.
Elegimos probar las chalacas de pesca en el puerto, que estaban deliciosas.
We chose to try the chalacas of fishing at the port, and they were delicious.
Here, 'chalacas' refers to seafood or fish dishes associated with a particular region or community, showing culinary usage.
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