The word Vato is Spanish for "dude", or "man" - made popular by the song appropriately named "Vato" by Snoop Dogg featuring B-Real and Pharrell.
by Joe W. Thomas August 30, 2006
by SpooKy Boy June 19, 2005
by littlevato September 29, 2018
Also describes the language, similar to spanglish in origin, but with an emphasis on slang of the particular sub-culture
by dougie doubt circles September 04, 2009
by xdreamerx June 07, 2006
dude;friend
ex: ehh vato? ke pasa ta noche?
ayy whats happenin tonite?
gay;
ex: vete al diablo vato!
go to hell faggot!
ex: ehh vato? ke pasa ta noche?
ayy whats happenin tonite?
gay;
ex: vete al diablo vato!
go to hell faggot!
by platanera64 April 03, 2009
Mexican undesirables and criminals.