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chao pescao
What does chao pescao mean?
A cutesy Cuban goodbye — 'bye, fish!' — sometimes answered '¡y a la vuelta, picadillo!'.
"Me voy ya, ¡chao pescao!"
Origin
Cuban Spanish; rhyming playful farewell.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chao pescao' mean?
It's a playful, cutesy Cuban goodbye that literally means 'bye, fish'.
What do you reply to 'chao pescao'?
The traditional playful response is '¡y a la vuelta, picadillo!'.
Why do Cubans say 'chao pescao'?
It's a rhyming, affectionate farewell — the rhyme between 'chao' and 'pescao' makes it fun and casual.
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