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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "tee" (as in "tea") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rroh"/

Meaning

In Chile, a wanderer at heart: someone who loves to travel, explore, and can't stay in one place. A patiperro is always on the move and struggles to settle down.

Examples

My brother is a total patiperro, he's never in the same city for more than a month.

I've been a patiperro since I was young, I've traveled all of Chile north to south.

Regional synonyms

A Guatemalan fresh tomato salsa made with chopped onion, cilantro, chile, and lime, served alongside grilled meats and traditional dishes. It is the Guatemalan equivalent of Mexican pico de gallo but with its own identity and character.