Roto

Roto, f. rota, (literally "broken") is a term used to refer to Chilean people and in particular to the common Chilean. In Chile from the start of the 20th century it was applied with a negative classist connotation to poor city-dwellers. It is also used contemptuously in other Spanish-speaking countries, especially Peru and Bolivia, to refer to Chileans. Otherwise, despite its defects, the roto is also considered a figure of national identity and pride in Chile.