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Spanish
Etymology
Literally, “guess this, guesser-ling”.
Phrase
adivina adivinico
- (Guatemala, El Salvador) Used when introducing a riddle: riddle me this
Adivina adivinico ¿cuántos pelos tiene un mico?- Riddle me this, how many hairs does a monkey has?
Usage notes
The phrase is used to refer to any person regardless of gender. Nevertheless, sometimes the feminine form "adivina adivinica" is found when addressing a female listener.
Further reading
- “adivinico” in Diccionario de americanismos, Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española, 2010