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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.
“No se achicó frente al jefe y defendió su posición hasta el final.”
“He did not back down in front of the boss and held his position to the end.”
“They intimidated him in the argument and he stopped talking for the rest of the meeting.”
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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/
In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.
“No se achicó frente al jefe y defendió su posición hasta el final.”
“He did not back down in front of the boss and held his position to the end.”
“They intimidated him in the argument and he stopped talking for the rest of the meeting.”
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In Mexico, to be mixed up in shady, dangerous, or legally questionable situations. Said about someone who is running with the wrong crowd or getting involved in dark dealings they probably should not be touching.