enguayabado
Colombia, slang
In Colombia hungover is enguayabado, and the hangover itself is el guayabo. The standard Spanish word resaca is also understood. It is also called estar de guayabo and tener resaca.
Meaning: unwell after drinking too much (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| enguayabado | Colombia, slang |
| estar de guayabo | Colombia, slang |
| tener resaca | standard |
Estoy enguayabado or Tengo guayabo is how a Colombian says they feel hungover. Estoy enguayabada is the feminine form. Tener resaca is the neutral version.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word guayabo is typical of Colombia and a few neighboring countries, and it is not the usual word in most of Spain or Mexico.
Did you know?
- Guayabo is also the name of the guava tree in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Hoy estoy enguayabado.I am hungover today.
- Tengo un guayabo terrible.I have a terrible hangover.
- Después de la fiesta tuve resaca.After the party I had a hangover.
Example conversation
Mateo calls his friend Andrés the morning after a party in Cali.
- Mateo¿Cómo amaneciste, Andrés?How did you wake up, Andrés?
- AndrésEnguayabado, parce.Hungover, buddy.
- MateoTómate un caldo, eso ayuda.Have some broth, that helps.
