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/Sounds like "SEH" (as in "set") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

A person who's extremely good at something, talented and expert in their field. In Chile, being seco is a big compliment, it means you've mastered something to the fullest.

Examples

He's seco at math, never makes a mistake.

My brother is seco at soccer, always scores.

Word family

/Sounds like "SEH" (as in "set") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

In Ecuador, an expert or someone highly skilled at something. Used as a compliment to describe anyone with outstanding mastery in a specific activity or field.

Examples

He's a wizard in the kitchen, everything he makes tastes incredible.

My cousin is a genius with cars, he always figures out the problem.

Regional synonyms

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A neighborhood bully or tough guy who uses aggression and intimidation to assert dominance. In Ecuador and Peru, the faite is always looking for a fight and uses conflict as a way to show hierarchy. The attitude is more bark than bite most of the time, but the intention is very much to be feared.