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Street Slang
al rato vato
al RAH-toh VAH-toh · phrase · texas
Caló 'later, dude' — the rhyming Chicano goodbye.
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Definitions
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Catch you later, dude. The Chicano 'see ya later, alligator' — said as you peel off from the homies. The rhyme is the whole charm.
“Aight, I'm out — al rato vato.”
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A rhyming Chicano farewell, 'see you later, dude.'
“Ya me voy, al rato vato.”
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al rato vato In A Sentence
Aight, I'm out — al rato vato.
Origin & Usage
'Al rato' (in a while) + 'vato' (dude). Rhymes on the long 'a' — same trick that powers nel pastel. Pachuco rhyme-play applied to the goodbye slot.
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What does 'al rato vato' mean?
It's a rhyming Chicano goodbye meaning 'see you later, dude,' with 'vato' (dude) chosen to rhyme with 'rato.'
What does 'al rato' mean?
'Al rato' means 'in a while' or 'later,' and 'vato' (dude) is added to make the farewell rhyme.
Is 'al rato vato' formal?
No, it's very casual street slang, used among friends rather than in formal settings.
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