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Vato
/Sounds like "BAH" (as in "bar") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
A dude, guy, or man in Mexico, the most informal and direct way to refer to any male. It's not necessarily negative: it can be neutral, respectful, or dismissive depending on tone.
Examples
“Who's that vato hanging with you?”
“That vato is super chill, you'd like him.”
“Don't listen to that vato, he's always gossiping.”
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Vato
/Sounds like "BAH" (as in "bar") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
A dude, guy, or man in Mexico, the most informal and direct way to refer to any male. It's not necessarily negative: it can be neutral, respectful, or dismissive depending on tone.
Examples
“Who's that vato hanging with you?”
“That vato is super chill, you'd like him.”
“Don't listen to that vato, he's always gossiping.”
Word family
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