In Spanish slang, 'chalana' refers to a small boat or a dinghy, commonly used for short distances or auxiliary work. In some regions it may also refer to a person who helps someone else, often in dubious actions.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Vamos a cruzar el río en la chalana. 2. Juan es la chalana de Pedro, siempre le ayuda a hacer sus travesuras.
- English: 1. We are going to cross the river in the dinghy. 2. Juan is Pedro's sidekick, he always helps him with his mischief.