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/YA-po/

A Chilean expression of enthusiastic agreement, a fusion of 'ya' and the discourse marker 'poh'. It's the most Chilean way of saying yes with energy. If someone says yapo, the deal is done.

Example

"Are we going to the party? Yapo, count me in."

"Yapo, I'll meet you at the entrance at eight."

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Regional synonyms:

Persona que prepara y vende tacos, ya sea en un puesto callejero o en una taquería establecida. El taquero es una figura legendaria de la cultura gastronómica mexicana.