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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "LAHR" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

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.

Examples

I calé that dude before bringing him into the crew.

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

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Chivear

To squeeze every possible benefit out of something or someone, to make the most of an opportunity without wasting any of it. The person who saca el jugo never leaves value on the table.