What does «chape» mean in Spanish?
- Hair braid.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Chile - Colombia - Nicaragua - Peru
Examples of use in Spanish: "las niñas llevaban chapes atados con cintas azules".
- Braid or bun on both sides of the head tied with ribbons.
♦ Used in: Chile - Colombia
Examples of use in Spanish: "¡Que hermoso chape te has hecho!".
- A person originating from Spain or a European recently arrived in America. It was used in colonial times, due to the fact that some Spaniards wore a long coat as a symbol of distinction and wealth. It was also called "chapetón".
♦ Used in: Chile - Certain kinds of mollusks also called limpets. They have a cone-shaped shell, which can be either smooth or striated. It lives attached to the rocks of the sea coasts. Scientific name: Patella spp. Other common names: chaperin, chapiril, limpet, doya, loya.
♦ Used in: Chile - Common name for the larva of a certain small black fly that is very harmful to certain plants. This larva is also called pear (or cherry) slug and is shiny black in color. It is a pest found almost everywhere in the world. Scientific name: Caliroa cerasi. Other common names: babaza, babosilla, babosa, baboso, limaco, limaza, lumiaco.
♦ Used in: Chile - Vagina.
♦ Used in: Chile - Blow given behind the head with the palm of the hand. Also called cachamal.
♦ Used in: Chile
Examples of use in Spanish: "se llevó tremendo chape".
- Head.
♦ Used in: Chile
Examples of use in Spanish: "está enfermo del chape".
- Passionate kiss on the mouth.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Bolivia - Paraguay - Peru
Examples of use in Spanish: "ella me dio un buen chape".
- (andar con chapes) Said of a woman who wears too much rouge.
♦ Used in: Chile - (enfermo del chape) Crazy, sick in the head.
♦ Used in: Chile - (gente de chape) Distinguished individuals.
♦ Used in: Chile - (hacerse los chapes) Combing your hair in two or more braids.
♦ Used in: Chile