How is called the popcorn in Latin American countries?

This delicious meal is known by many names according to the country, even to the region, and it is interesting to note that the names used for popcorn almost are not repeated from country to country, but practically in all countries recognize the name in English (Popcorn), probably because this is the name used in the movies and television.

Some of the names that is given to popcorn in the countries of Latin America are:


Argentina: ...................... Pochoclo, Rositas
Bolivia: ........................... Pipoca(s), Pororó (in Santa Cruz region)

Brasil: ………………… Pipocas
Chile: ………………….. Cabritas
Colombia: ……………... Crispetas, Maíz Pira
Costa Rica: ……………...Palomitas de Maíz
Cuba: …………………... Rositas de Maíz
Ecuador: ………………… Canguil
El Salvador: ……………… Rosetas de Maíz
España: …………………… Palomitas de Maíz
Guatemala: ……………….. Poporopo
Honduras: ………………… Palomitas de Maíz
México: ……………………. Palomitas de Maíz
Nicaragua. …………………. Palomitas de Maíz
Paraguay: …………………… Pororó
Panamá: ……………………. Millo
Perú: ……………………….Canchita
Puerto Rico: ………………. Rosetas de Maíz
Republica Dominicana: …… Cocaleca
Uruguay: ………………….. Pop, Pororó
Venezuela: ………………… Cotufas, Gallitos (Maracaibo region)

Well, these are some names that are known to popcorn.

To prepare popcorn! Good appetite!