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/chi-ki-LIN/

A small child or very young person with little experience — said affectionately or slightly condescendingly depending on tone. In Uruguay and Argentina, 'chiquilín' has the warmth of watching a kid grow up: endearing when said to a child, pointed when said to someone who should know better.

Example

"Look at the little one running!"

"That kid thinks he already knows everything."

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Comer botanas, snacks o aperitivos mientras se toma algo o se platica con amigos en México. Es ese ritual sagrado de picar entre comidas que convierte cualquier reunión casual en una sesión de antojitos compartidos.