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san anto
What does san anto mean?
The shorthand locals — especially in the Chicano community — use for San Antonio. Quicker, warmer, and more in-group than 'San Antone' (which reads more country/Anglo). Rolls naturally into 'puro San Anto.'
"Flying into San Anto Friday for my cousin's quince."
Origin
Tejano/Chicano Caló contraction of San Antonio.
Frequently asked questions
What does San Anto mean?
It's a Chicano Caló shortening of San Antonio, the Texas city.
How do you use San Anto in a sentence?
"We're driving down to San Anto for the weekend."
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