110 Chilean words and expressions (with their meaning)

Each country has its way of speaking that differs from other places even when the same language is spoken, and this is also the case with the dialect. Chilean, which has expressions and phrases that are very common for the inhabitants of this nation, but that are difficult for tourists to understand.

Chilean Spanish includes a series of idioms that are only understandable by its inhabitants, and are often a popular term in other nations but may have a different meaning in this country Andean.

If you are interested in knowing more about the peculiarities of the way Chileans speak, keep reading; here we will a review of the most characteristic Chilean words and expressions of the country.

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Words and expressions of Chile characteristic of the country (explained)

This is a series of very popular words and expressions in Chile that will help you learn a little more about the vocabulary and popular language of its inhabitants.

1. make dead dog

It refers to when someone leaves a restaurant or any other business without paying.

2. Just in case

Said of something that is done preventively. Or warn someone to be careful.

3. glass roast

This expression is an invitation to drink and eat cheap meat.

4. stretch the gum

It is used when you want to prolong a situation or conversation.

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5. take out the roll

It is said like this when you want to know or evaluate someone. To have no doubts about their actions or behavior.

6. leather kite

That's how you say to a person who never invites. That is, a person who is stingy.

7. thicken

It refers to being confused or complicated by something.

8. Potable

It is a kind of compliment and recognition towards a person with very good appearance.

9. Pichintun

A minute portion of something is told that even you denote a little disappointment about it.

10. pull up

It is an expression used to encourage a person.

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11. Papaya

It is a word used to indicate that something is very easy. 'As easy as a papaya'.

12. Dirty old man

Said of an older man dating much younger women.

13. believe death

Phrase that denotes a self-centered person or who feels proud of something.

14. draw pike

Indicates provocation of jealousy or envy. That is, when someone purposely acts recklessly to generate jealousy.

15. Lucretia

It is a way of saying 1,000 Chilean pesos.

16. snout

Person who does not know how to keep a secret and divulges it. An unreliable person.

17. Pompadour

This is what an alcoholic beverage or drink is called.

18. Throw the churrines or calzones

It's conquering someone, more specifically when you're on stage.

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19. Maccabean

How to tell a man who is subject to the whims of a woman.

20. Give the time

It means being in a place wasting time, which is a way of complaining.

21. send a condor

It is used to say that a serious mistake was made.

22. snap master

It refers to an expert person in everything he does, but without experience or studies in the area.

23. lacho

It refers to a womanizing man.

24. pololear

It is being engaged or in a slightly more formal relationship.

25. to be downtrodden

Expression that denotes anguish or sadness.

26. get on the swing

It means making fun of someone, even if it's not joking.

27. mine or mine

He is a very attractive person. Although it can also be a way of referring to a young person.

28. It's hairy

It is used to say that a situation is difficult to face or solve.

29. Kick

It is used to indicate that a relationship has ended.

30. talking fish heads

It means talking nonsensethings no one wants to hear.

31. make it short

Abbreviating a procedure or summarizing a very long story also means taking little time.

32. unhairing

It is a malicious comment or gossip.

33. machete

It refers to asking for money on the street.

34. turn off the tv

Become unconscious from drinking so much.

35. pinch the grape

Indicates the intention to take away another person's boyfriend or girlfriend.

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36. step on the stick

Expression that indicates getting married.

37. Graduated

Student who finished university studies, but who is not qualified.

38. Partner

It is a word that is synonymous with compadre or friend.

39. have fun

It means having fun or having a good time.

40. smell like gladioli

Indicates that a person is about to die.

41. Chopped or Chopped

It is a place where things are cheap and of good quality.

42. not even be there

It denotes that it does not interest or does not matter.

43. Wrinkle

It is not doing something out of fear or nervousness.

44. worth fungus

It means that something is not worth it.

45. Breeches

Refers to women's underwear.

46. cast the seal

It is confronting or reprimanding someone for a wrong action or attitude.

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47. clever

indicates that someone is clever, resourceful, or quick to react.

48. we do not meet

We do not coincide, we do not meet.

49. Pajarón or pajarona

He is a clueless or ruthless person.

50. Taco

Word that refers to traffic, jam or bottleneck.

51. underpants

It is said to male underwear.

52. I tinca

It is used to say that I want or like something.

53. yeah poh

It is a way of saying: 'yes, well'.

54. Rubber

It refers to a person who does errands or favors out of obligation.

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55. go taxi

Expression used to say that you are going to party.

56. casino

Synonym of public dining room.

57. Limpet

It is someone who is with another person all the time.

58. give juice

Indicates saying or doing meaningless things.

59. More turned on than concierge TV

It's having a lot of energy.

60. Hood

It is said of an intelligent or brilliant person.

61. Above the ball

It is when you are drunk or intoxicated.

62. pencil paste

Expression used to say pen.

63. The hand that squeezes

It's a controlling couple.

64. be tight

To be a little detached or what he doesn't like to share his things.

65. Meter

It's the underground train.

66. Saw the floor

Indicates taking someone's job away.

67. Talk panties off

It is conversing with precision and frankness.

68. slit face

It is a signal to people who have no shame.

69. light of blood

It is said when a person is nice, pleasant or likes you quickly.

70. Cow

It is said to someone inconsiderate or who takes advantage of others.

71. stay raja

It is being very drunk or drunk.

72. Going in deep or deep

It is to philosophize or meditate deeply on the moments of life.

73. To fish

Reference about paying attention to someone.

74. get the pot wet

It is daring or saying something daring.

75. Rich rich

It refers to a charismatic and attractive person.

76. to lick their mustaches

It is said when a food is delicious.

77. Hesitate

It is a synonym for joking to have fun with friends.

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78. squeeze cheek

A reference to run in a hurry.

79. read

Indicates teasing.

80. be with the cane

It means having a hangover.

81. On foot

Indicates that you have to walk.

82. be aperrado

It is being brave, daring or daring.

83. Walk

Maintain a love relationship without commitment or for a short time.

84. group

Lying or seducing someone by lying.

85. Expensive

It is used to indicate that something has a very high price.

86. whip the snails

Carrying out a task very quickly also indicates rushing.

87. Funado or funa'o

Indicates being finished or full of problems.

88. be in cana or canada

Point out that a person is in jail.

89. make the cow

It is to make a collection or gather money.

90. More sewn than buttercup

Another reference for a person who is very drunk.

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91. pink data

This is very curious news.

92. pig brand

Is used to say that a product is of very poor quality, is a copy or is from an unknown brand.

93. eleven

refers to lunch

94. be clever

It is being resourceful, witty or quick to react.

95. give a can

Something that gives laziness, reluctance or laziness.

96. Paco

A curious way to call the police.

97. you dropped your card

It indicates revealing the age with a fact of public knowledge that happened a long time ago.

98. cheeky cheek

He is a vain person.

99. Gaucha

It is asking for a favor.

100. Give yourself a cat or tiger hand

It's grooming or grooming.

101. Rooster

It is used to say man, type or so-and-so.

102. after the glue

A reference to leaving work.

103. Facho or Facha

He is a fascist or ultra-nationalist person.

104. Cachay?

A synonym of: 'do you understand?'.

105. Crest

Denotes pain, anger or concern.

106. be duck

No have money.

107. avocado sandwich

A person is told that tells everything and keeps no secrets.

108. purse

It is asking for something.

109. cuma

He is a person associated with the lower class and bad manners.

110. to be toad

Being a busybody who likes to talk about others, telling their private things.

Chileans have a very popular language to speak that can be difficult to understand.