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Bandera de Chile

/Sounds like 'py-LEE-tah'/

A term of endearment in Chile, used to refer to a loved one, especially a child or partner, describing someone who is cherished and pampered with affection.

Example

"How's my little sweetheart doing today?"

"He affectionately calls his daughter his sweetheart and she adores him."

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Regional synonyms:

Plática sin importancia, hablar mucho sin decir absolutamente nada sustancial ni útil. La cháchara es esa conversación que llena el tiempo, ocupa el silencio pero no aporta ni una sola idea de valor.