General
tipo cuadrao
What does tipo cuadrao mean?
A square, rigid, or inflexible type of person.
"No lo invites, es un tipo cuadrao."
Origin
Cuban Spanish; from 'cuadrado' (square).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tipo cuadrao' mean?
It describes a stiff, rigid, or inflexible person — a 'square'.
Where does 'tipo cuadrao' come from?
It's Cuban Spanish, from 'cuadrado' (square), with the '-ado' clipped to '-ao' as is common in Caribbean speech.
Is 'tipo cuadrao' an insult?
It's mildly dismissive rather than a harsh insult — it labels someone as uptight or no fun.
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