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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "chah" (as in "chat") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To get bummed out or fall into low spirits in Chile. When someone "se achaca," all their energy drains away after bad news or a rough situation.

Examples

Don't let the grade get you down, you can still pass the class.

She got really bummed when she found out she didn't get the job.

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Regional synonyms

A Spanish expression of medieval origin: whoever controlled the mill's water controlled production. Today it means steering situations or arguments in your own favor, spinning things to benefit yourself.