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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "PAH'L" (as in "park") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

To feel terrible, look awful, or be in deplorable condition in Chile. When you're pa'l gato, your appearance and your mood are so bad that only a cat with no standards would want you around.

Examples

After the party I'm pa'l gato.

The car is pa'l gato, we need to replace it.

Regional synonyms

A super attractive person who's drop-dead gorgeous and leaves you speechless. In Argentina and Uruguay, calling someone 'un mango' is the classic street compliment for someone who takes your breath away.