"Elias is often referenced as "Chupeta", a word that is the equivalent to "baby pacifier" in Portuguese, and the nickname was awarded when Pedro was a kid. While talking to his friends "Chupeta" came out in conversation. Elias tried to say the word but it came out funny/odd sounding. He made another attempt at the word and the same thing happened, and for this reason, his friends started poking fun at him. The fact that he became embarrassed only added fuel to his friends teasing and Chupeta ended up being associated with Pedro Elias from then onwards."