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Salvadoran Vocabulary

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This is a glossary with the most common Salvadoran expression, and phrases, arranged according to the letters of the alphabet:  A   A chis: expression that shows lack of interest. A cucucho: Holding a person on the shoulders, carrying piggyback.   Aguevo: Synonym of affirming an event or opinion. It also refers to someone who tells the truth. Ex “El equipo jugó mal – Aguevo.    Ahí nomás : Near place.   Ajolotar: Salvadoran autochthonous word that denotes desperation Alguashte: Seasoning widely used for mangoes, jicama, and any other type of food that can be seasone.   Amansalocos: Artifact of recent application, with cane form used by the riot police to impose the order. Apiar: action to get off or get out of somewhere. Arrimado: It is said of the person who lives in the house and at the expense of the work of another without greater contribution on his part. Arroz con tunco: Native expression used to comment to another person who had or wants to
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Different touristic places, in the same country

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History of jayaque Jayaque is a  municipality  in the  La Libertad   department  of  El Salvador . According to the 2007 census, Jayaque has a population of 11,058. It covers an area of approximately 18.5 square miles (48 km2) and has an altitude of 3,215 feet (980 m) at its highest elevation. The Nahuatl place-name Jayaque, Shaycat or Xayacatepeque, translates to "Hill of the masked" or "Hill of the masks or of the enamored ones." Jayaque has traditionally based its economy on coffee production. The town is surrounded by coffee plantations, and there are a number of coffee production facilities in these plantations where fresh coffee is processed and beans are made ready for export. As is true across El Salvador, most of Jayaque's residents are  Catholic . Celebrations are held every year in July to honor Jayaque's patron saint, Saint Christopher. Together with their nearby sister community of  Cuisnahuat  and the residents of  Tepec
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Salvadorean life style

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Gastronomy of El Salvador Cuisine in the country is traditionally combination of the foods of the indigenous and Spain population, particularly in the Lenca, Pipil, and Maya individuals. Several dishes are prepared with corn. Common soups in the country are Gallo en chicha (prepared with corns, rooster, and dulce de tapa), and Sopa de pata (made from plantain, cow's feet, corn and tripe). The usual breakfasts by Salvadorans are Huevos picados (scrambled eggs combined with vegetables), Casamiento (also known as rice and black beans) and Platos típicos. Some of the popular dishes in the country are Pupusas (prepared with corn, cheese, beans or meat), Pollo Encebollado (prepared with chicken and onions, also a well-liked home style dish all over Central America), Pavo Salvadoreño (Salvadoran style of roast turkey with a mixture of spices and vegetables) and Plátanos Fritos. Typical Salvadoran desserts are Arroz en Leche, Atol de Elote, Atol de Piña, Dulce de lech
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