General
tumbar la guara
What does tumbar la guara mean?
To betray established trust or break the camaraderie of a group; to ruin the good vibe.
"No vengas a tumbar la guara justo ahora."
Origin
Cuban Spanish idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tumbar la guara' mean?
It means to break trust or kill the good vibe within a group — to betray the camaraderie.
What is 'guara' in this phrase?
In Cuban slang 'guara' refers to friendship, trust, or good rapport between people, so 'tumbar la guara' is knocking that down.
How do you use 'tumbar la guara'?
Use it to warn someone against ruining the mood or betraying trust, e.g. 'No vengas a tumbar la guara' ('Don't come kill the vibe').
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