Why are Chileans called ROTOS?

Question

Why are Chileans called ROTOS?

Answer 1

Roto or rota (literally "broken") is a Chilean term, considered derogatory, which refers to a person of poverty and vulgar habits of urban origin. It is also used contemptuously to refer to inhabitants of Chile, especially in Peru and Bolivia. In Chile from the start of the 20th century it was used with a negative classist connotation in reference to poor city-dwellers.

The historical origin of the use of the term could be, as much in Chile as in Peru and Bolivia, in the war fought by Chile against an alliance of these two countries. Chilean troops defeated the alliance at the Battle of Yungay on 20 January 1839. As most of the victors (as recruits of the Chilean army) were poor, the defeated troops called the Chileans rotos.

Answer 2

i don't know, but do you want to hang out and plan a socialist revolution?

Answer 3

Roto means not well educated, just that

buena suerte from Chile!

Answer 4

roto, means that the person comes from a low class, has no education or money,  It's the same as white trash.