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General Slang
vato loco
BAH-toh LOH-koh · phrase · slang
Crazy/wild guy (barrio street type)
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A 'crazy dude', often referring to a wild barrio street character or gang-style youth.
“Ese es un vato loco, siempre anda en algo.”
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vato loco In A Sentence
Ese es un vato loco, siempre anda en algo.
Origin & Usage
Chicano Caló: 'vato' (guy) + 'loco' (crazy).
Variants
bato loco
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What does 'vato loco' mean?
It means a 'crazy dude', often a wild barrio street character or gang-style youth.
Where does 'vato loco' come from?
It's Chicano Caló, combining 'vato' (guy) with 'loco' (crazy).
How do you use 'vato loco'?
Use it to describe a wild or reckless street guy, e.g. 'Es un vato loco' (he's a crazy dude).
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