Used when enjoying movies or gatherings with friends.
Literal Meaning
Goats
Actual Meaning
Popcorn - Chilean usage
Examples in Context
Ayer vi a mis amigos en el cine, estaban compartiendo cabritas entre ellos.
Cuando vamos a la feria, siempre compramos cabritas para disfrutar mientras caminamos.
Durante la película, no puedes dejar de comer cabritas porque son muy ricas.
Helpful Tips
1In Chile, cabritas are often eaten as a snack while watching movies or during leisure activities, which makes them a social food.
2Using 'cabritas' can enhance your local conversations, showing you're familiar with the Chilean culture and cuisine.
3The word 'cabritas' may not be widely understood outside of Chile, so if you're in a different Spanish-speaking country, it's helpful to explain they mean popcorn.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
puffed corn
corn puffs
popped maize
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