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Mestizo - "a mixture of both European and Amerindian"

Ecuador Glossary

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Charqui Quechuan word for “beef,” a popular ingredient in Ecuadorian cuisine

Costeños coastal people or inhabitants of the coast

Fútbol football or soccer, Ecuadorians’ favorite sport

Llama A common animal and pet among Ecuadorians

Mestizo a mixture of both European and Amerindian

Mijo or “My son,” the usual term costeños call each other

Serranos people of the highlands

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