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What is known as “fruta bomba” in Cuba?

Question #93697. Asked by BRY2K.
Last updated May 15 2021.

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Answer has 3 votes.

Mar 20 2008, 4:44 AM
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Answer has 8 votes.

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"Fruta Bomba is what Americans call papaya -- it is one and the same. However, if you're in Miami, or a Cuban restaurant or market, or anywhere with Cubans around, always ask for Fruta Bomba. You'll save yourself a lot of embarrassment."

"Why? Let's just say that papaya has a slang meaning to ALL Cubans. It has to do with a part of the female anatomy. That's all we can say here, because this is a family-friendly website. But hey, you get the idea..."

link https://books.google.com.au/books?id=-jn5U4kMP70C&pg=PA219


Response last updated by gtho4 on May 15 2021.
Mar 20 2008, 7:06 AM
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