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/Sounds like "EHL" (as in "egg") + "DAH" (as in "dart") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

In Chile, a useful tip or insider recommendation someone passes along, whether about a job, a great spot, or an opportunity. "Pasar el dato" means giving someone a valuable lead.

Examples

I'll give you a tip on a spot where you can eat great for cheap.

Thanks for the heads-up, I got the job because of you.

Regional synonyms

A stomach ailment caused by overeating, bad digestion, or eating something that didn't sit right. In Latin American folk medicine, empacho is treated with traditional massages and herbal remedies.