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Home » Words » cachetero

cachetero

In Latin American Spanish slang, 'cachetero' refers to a type of underwear, specifically a thong or a g-string. It is also used in some regions to refer to a person who lives off illicit activities, particularly theft.

Examples

  • Spanish: 1. Ella compró un cachetero rojo. 2. Ese hombre es un cachetero, siempre está robando.
  • English: 1. She bought a red thong. 2. That man is a crook, he's always stealing.

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