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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "sah" (as in "salsa") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

A small, casual backyard barbecue between friends or family with no big preparations. In Argentina and Uruguay, an "asadito" is the spontaneous, low-key version of the grand asado: just a few coals, a few people, and a relaxed Sunday afternoon around the grill.

Examples

Sunday we're doing a little barbecue at Ramón's place, bring something to drink.

A small barbecue with friends fixes any Sunday afternoon.

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Regional synonyms

Someone with big, chubby cheeks, usually said affectionately, especially about babies and kids. In Mexico, calling someone cachetón is almost always a term of endearment.