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cateo
search
catar
to taste, to sample
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-eo
noun suffix
Cateo means search and can be thought of as a noun1 (-eo1) form of catar0, which means to taste or sample0. Just as you might sample different things to find the right taste, a search involves examining different options to find what you're looking for.
noun
  1. search
    A search or inspection, typically conducted by law enforcement.
    La policía realizó un cateo en la casa del sospechoso. // The police conducted a search of the suspect's house.