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Meaning
A young man, a dude, a guy. Venezuela's all-purpose word for any male person, especially a young one. Chamo covers everything from your best friend to a stranger on the street. Warm, casual, and unmistakably Venezuelan.
Examples
“That guy can code better than any engineer.”
“Who is the dude that showed up with you to the court?”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "moh" (as in "more")/
Meaning
The quintessential Venezuelan word for friend, buddy, or dude. It's to Venezuelans what "güey" is to Mexicans, you'll hear it in almost every sentence. Used affectionately between friends of any gender.
Examples
“What's up, dude? How are you?”
“That guy is way too funny.”
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/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "moh" (as in "more")/
Meaning
A young man, a dude, a guy. Venezuela's all-purpose word for any male person, especially a young one. Chamo covers everything from your best friend to a stranger on the street. Warm, casual, and unmistakably Venezuelan.
Examples
“That guy can code better than any engineer.”
“Who is the dude that showed up with you to the court?”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "moh" (as in "more")/
Meaning
The quintessential Venezuelan word for friend, buddy, or dude. It's to Venezuelans what "güey" is to Mexicans, you'll hear it in almost every sentence. Used affectionately between friends of any gender.
Examples
“What's up, dude? How are you?”
“That guy is way too funny.”
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Mango
An extremely attractive person, the kind who makes heads turn. In Argentina and Uruguay, saying someone "está como un mango" means they are irresistibly good-looking, like the fruit at its ripest. Works for any gender and can be a direct compliment or a casual street remark.