General
guayarse
What does guayarse mean?
To get hurt or injured; also to grind hard/wear yourself out. From 'guayar' (to grate).
"Me guayé la rodilla jugando pelota."
Origin
Puerto Rican Spanish; from 'guayar' (to grate).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'guayarse' mean in Puerto Rican slang?
It means to get hurt or scraped up, like grazing your knee. It can also mean to grind hard or wear yourself out working.
Where does 'guayarse' come from?
From 'guayar', meaning to grate or scrape, as with a cheese grater — the injury sense comes from scraping your skin.
Does 'guayar' always mean getting injured?
No. Besides getting scraped, it can mean grinding hard at something or, in dance contexts, rubbing/grinding while dancing.
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