General
jaló
What does jaló mean?
A car in Chicano Caló, also seen as 'jato'.
"Vamos en mi jato al cine esta noche."
Origin
Chicano Caló for automobile.
Frequently asked questions
What does jaló mean?
It means a car in Chicano Caló. The variant 'jato' is used the same way.
What is the difference between jaló and ranfla?
Both mean car in Caló. 'Ranfla' leans toward the lowrider image, while 'jaló' and 'jato' are more general terms for a ride.
How do you use jato?
Use it for your vehicle, as in 'Vamos en mi jato al cine' (Let's take my car to the movies).
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