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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "nah" (as in "nacho") + "LEH" (as in "let") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

An informal nickname for Panamanians, derived from the Panama Canal which is a source of national pride. It's used with great pride to identify those born in Canal country who carry it in their hearts.

Examples

We canaleros know about international trade.

That canalero can dance reggaetón like nobody else.

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Regional synonyms

In Ecuador, a close and trusted friend, someone who has been there through everything. Guate likely shares roots with the Mexican cuate (from Nahuatl coatl, meaning twin), both words pointing to a bond as tight as family.