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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "TOO" (as in "tool") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Chile, a shameless, pushy person who takes liberties nobody gave them and acts with total nerve. A patudo helps themselves to things without asking and takes advantage of situations without a second thought.

Examples

What a patudo - he showed up at the house without warning and helped himself to food.

Don't be patudo and ask before taking things.

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Regional synonyms

A bossy person who always wants to be in charge and gives orders like they own everyone. The mandón doesn't ask, they command. Whether it's a controlling parent, a micromanaging boss, or that one friend who takes over every plan, the mandón can't help themselves.