General
camello
What does camello mean?
The huge, humped truck-buses once used for mass transit in Havana; named for their camel-like shape.
"Antes había que montarse en el camello para cruzar la ciudad."
Origin
Cuban Spanish; from 'camello' (camel).
Frequently asked questions
What was the 'camello' in Havana?
It was a huge humped truck-bus used for mass transit in Havana, especially during the 1990s.
Why was it called a 'camello'?
Because its two raised humps made it look like a camel.
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