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Spanish Slang PhrasebookPREMIUMel vato(bah-toh)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).masculine noun1. A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).(colloquial) (man) Regionalism used in Mexico(Mexico)a. dude A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).(colloquial) Regionalism used in the United States(United States)El vato por fin anotó un gol.The dude finally scored a goal.b. guy A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).(colloquial)El vato que me vendió este carro tenía un tatuaje súper padre.The guy who sold me this car had a really awesome tattoo.Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.ExamplesPhrases

¿Qué onda, vato?	What's up, dude?
órale, vato	come on, dude
órale, vato loco	come on, you lunatic
órale pues, vato	OK then, man
¿Qué pasa, vato?	What's up, dude?
firme vato	cool dude
¿Qué pasó, vato?	What's up, dude?
mi vato	my homey
ese vato	that dude
oye, vato	hey, dude
ándale, vato	come on, dude

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