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/Sounds like "KEEL" (as in "keep") + "troh" (as in "troll")/

Meaning

A stray or mixed-breed dog in Chile, the urban canine that lives free, is loved by the whole community, and becomes the neighborhood's unofficial mascot. Chilean quiltros have practically reached national heritage status.

Examples

I adopted a quiltro from the street and he's the best dog in the world.

Chilean quiltros are famous.

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Regional synonyms

In Colombia, to shield someone from the consequences of their mistakes because of favoritism or personal closeness. When someone apanacas you, they give you a free pass you did not earn, usually because you are the boss's favorite or a close friend.