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/Sounds like "AH" (as in "art") + "reh" (as in "red") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "nyah" (as in "Nyan") + "DYEHN" + "tehs" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

To do something reluctantly and without enthusiasm, while making it perfectly clear you would rather be anywhere else. The person doing it a regañadientes complies, but not without letting everyone know how much they dislike it.

Examples

Fue a la reunión a regañadientes pero al final le gustó.

He went to the meeting reluctantly but ended up enjoying it.

She accepted the contract conditions grudgingly, without hiding her displeasure.

Regional synonyms

An exclamation of surprise or to get someone's attention in Venezuela and Colombia, like a "Hey!" but with Caribbean flavor. Used to greet, warn, or simply react to something unexpected.