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1. vatonoun

   Hispanic youth; guy; dude

2. Etymology: From Spanish vato, ultimately from Spanish chivato. Term is mostly used by people from Culiacan, Sinaloa, also known as Culichis. It is a term accepted by German-culichis.

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1. Vato

   Vato is the first single by Snoop Dogg from his album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. The song features B-Real and was produced by The Neptunes. The word "vato" is Chicano slang for "homie".

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1. vato

   Vato is a slang term used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-American communities, particularly in the United States. It is derived from the Spanish word "chivato," which means informer or snitch. However, over time, the term has evolved to have broader meanings depending on the context. Generally, vato is used to refer to a male friend or acquaintance, often used as a term of camaraderie or endearment among peers. It can also be used to describe someone who is cool, tough, or streetwise.

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1. vatonoun

   East LA hispanic slang, meaning homeboy. "Vato, cholo, call us what you will" -- Kid Frost (La Raza). Ése or 'És' (for short) means the same thing. /* noun */ Vato and Ese are interchangable and essentially mean "dude" or "man". These terms have been used for decades by Hispanics across the southwest. Modern gang culture has lent a more gangster feel to these terms, however, there original meanings are more relaxed and not derogatory. A cholo is a person of mixed native American and Spanish decent. Cholo is derivative of the Peruvian word for mutt. Originally (circa 1600ad), this was a derogatory term, but generations of usage have soften it's meaning.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vato in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vato in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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