General
gabeto
What does gabeto mean?
Slang for one's house or home. Also 'gabo'.
"Vámonos pa'l gabeto que está lloviendo."
Origin
Cuban Spanish, of uncertain origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gabeto' mean?
It's Cuban slang for one's house or home. The shorter form 'gabo' is also used.
Where is 'gabeto' used?
It's characteristic of Cuban Spanish and Cuban diaspora speech.
How do you use 'gabeto' in a sentence?
You use it in place of 'casa', as in 'Vámonos pa'l gabeto' ('Let's head home').
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