These are words or phrases that are specific to a particular region or country, often reflecting its culture, history, or geography.
Regionalismos are like unique flavors in different regions. Just like how each place has its own special dish, language also has its own regional flavors.
Dialecto: A variation of a language spoken in a particular region or social group.
Jerga: Slang words or expressions used by a specific group of people.
Neologismo: Newly created words or expressions that become part of a language over time.
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