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/Sounds like "KWEE" (as in "queen") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A wealthy, upper-class person in Chile, usually associated with certain Santiago neighborhoods and a privileged lifestyle. It can be pretty derogatory.
“That neighborhood is all cuicos.”
“The cuicos from Las Condes have no clue how the rest of the country lives.”
/Sounds like "KWEE" (as in "queen") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A preppy, upper-class snob who disdains everything popular or working-class. In Chile and Mexico, the cuico is the person who would never take public transit, never eat street food, and always has something snobbish to say.
“That restaurant is way too fancy for my taste.”
“The snobs in the gated community complain about everything.”
/Sounds like "KWEE" (as in "queen") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A term used in Chile and Mexico to describe someone from a high social class who exhibits snobbish behavior or looks down on those they consider inferior. This term is not a compliment and is often used to mock or criticize such individuals.
“The park is filled with snobs walking their purebred dogs.”
“Don't be a snob, treat everyone with the same respect.”
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/Sounds like "KWEE" (as in "queen") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A wealthy, upper-class person in Chile, usually associated with certain Santiago neighborhoods and a privileged lifestyle. It can be pretty derogatory.
“That neighborhood is all cuicos.”
“The cuicos from Las Condes have no clue how the rest of the country lives.”
/Sounds like "KWEE" (as in "queen") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A preppy, upper-class snob who disdains everything popular or working-class. In Chile and Mexico, the cuico is the person who would never take public transit, never eat street food, and always has something snobbish to say.
“That restaurant is way too fancy for my taste.”
“The snobs in the gated community complain about everything.”
/Sounds like "KWEE" (as in "queen") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A term used in Chile and Mexico to describe someone from a high social class who exhibits snobbish behavior or looks down on those they consider inferior. This term is not a compliment and is often used to mock or criticize such individuals.
“The park is filled with snobs walking their purebred dogs.”
“Don't be a snob, treat everyone with the same respect.”
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Enchufe
A personal connection or inside contact who opens doors for you regardless of merit. In Spain, Ecuador, and Venezuela, having "enchufe" (literally: a plug) means someone on the inside is pulling strings on your behalf. It implies favoritism and nepotism over actual qualifications, and the person who got in through enchufe probably did not even bother with the formal interview.