calato
Short answer
In Lima, "calato" means naked. The register is coloquial — fine among friends, out of place in a job interview or anything written to an institution. The standard Spanish equivalent is "desnudo". In use: El chibolo salió calato del baño.
| Part of speech | adjetivo |
|---|---|
| Register | coloquial |
| Standard Spanish | desnudo |
| In use | El chibolo salió calato del baño. The kid came out of the bathroom naked. |
Draft entry — needs a native-speaker check before publishing.
From Quechua. Everyday and not crude — parents say it about small children constantly.