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/Sounds like 'ka-LAR'/

In Latin American street slang, to quietly investigate someone — to observe and assess before making any move. Also means to figure out someone's true intentions without them realizing.

Example

"I calé that dude before bringing him into the crew."

"She calés everyone before trusting them — she doesn't play around."

Regional synonyms:

Partícula chilena que se agrega al final de las frases para dar énfasis o naturalidad. Es tan chilena como el vino y los terremotos, no tiene traducción directa.