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/Sounds like "KAH" (as in "car") + "broh" (as in "bro")/

Meaning

A young person, kid, or boy in Chile, one of the most Chilean words in existence that you hear on every corner. It's used for any young person regardless of class, gender, or social context.

Examples

The cabros chicos are playing outside on the field.

That cabro is great at soccer.

Word family
Anonymous

A thief, crook, or untrustworthy person with bad intentions. This is the most widespread meaning outside Colombia: someone you shouldn't leave alone with your wallet. In Spain and the Southern Cone, calling someone "pillo" is not a compliment.