Which Chilean hot dog variation means 'complete' in Spanish?

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The Chilean hot dog variation whose name means “complete” in Spanish is the completo.

A completo is a Chilean sausage sandwich usually served in a hot dog bun with generous toppings. Common ingredients include chopped tomato, mashed avocado, mayonnaise, sauerkraut, and salsa Americana, although recipes vary by region and restaurant. It is often larger and more heavily topped than a typical American hot dog.

The dish is commonly traced to the 1920s, when Eduardo Bahamondes reportedly brought the hot-dog idea to Santiago after seeing it in the United States. He introduced it at a restaurant in the city’s historic center, and local toppings helped transform the imported format into a distinctly Chilean fast food.

One famous variation is the completo Italiano, topped with tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise. Its name refers to the colors of the Italian flag, not to an Italian origin. Ketwurst, steamie, and shuco are different regional hot-dog styles.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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