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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "BEE" (as in "bee") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

Uruguay's most iconic sandwich: thin slices of beef tenderloin layered with ham, bacon, melted cheese, a fried egg, tomato, lettuce, olives, and mayo. It is a national institution that Uruguayans defend with fierce pride. According to local legend, it was invented on the spot when a customer asked for something as good as a baby goat.

Examples

A full chivito with fries, please.

The best chivito I ever had was at the Mercado del Puerto in Montevideo.

Regional synonyms

Rice and beans mixed together that's the sacred traditional breakfast of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Simple but addictive, eaten absolutely every single day and it never gets old for those who grew up with it.