South American Spanish
Cachai
Used when confirming comprehension in casual conversations in Chile.
Literal Meaning
To understand; to catch on.
Actual Meaning
Understanding check - Chile
Examples in Context

Después de explicar cómo se hace el asado, él me miró y me preguntó, '¿Cachai?'.

El profesor dijo que el examen sería fácil, pero yo no estoy tan seguro, cachai?

Si no llegamos a tiempo, vamos a perder el tren, cachai?

Helpful Tips
  • 1If someone says 'cachai' and you don't understand, it's okay to ask them to explain again.
  • 2Use 'cachai' at the end of a statement to check if the listener understands your point.
  • 3It's common in informal conversations among friends or younger people, so feel free to use it in relaxed settings.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
understand
get it
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follow
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