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    Chato (en. Flat)

    /ˈtʃa.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a face or nose that is flat or flattened.
    He has a flat face that seems very friendly.
    Él tiene un rostro chato que parece muy simpático.
    It is used to describe something that is flat or without relief.
    The car has a flat design that I don't like.
    El coche tiene un diseño chato que no me gusta.
    In some regions, it can refer to a status of little importance.
    I don't want to be the odd one out in the group.
    No quiero ser el chato del grupo.

    Etymology

    It likely derives from the Latin 'plattus' which means flat or flattened.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flat-nosed
    It is used to describe someone with a wide or flattened nose.
    chato de nariz
    to not be insignificant
    To not be insignificant or to have little importance.
    no ser chato
    to be left speechless
    Referring to someone who is left speechless or surprised.
    quedarse chato

    Related Words

    nose
    Organ of the sense of smell, which in some people can be flat.
    nariz
    flat
    Surface without elevations or depressions.
    plano
    to flatten
    To make something flat or level.
    aplanar

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is not physically attractive.
    That guy is a flat one, I don't like how he looks.
    Ese tipo es un chato, no me gusta cómo se ve.
    Something that is considered ungraceful or uninteresting.
    The movie was so flat that I fell asleep.
    La película fue tan chata que me quedé dormido.