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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "RRAH" + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A cheapskate who will not let go of money no matter what. The agarrado always has an excuse not to pay and conveniently goes blank when the check arrives.

Examples

Stop being cheap and chip in for the pizza already.

He is so tight with money that he washes disposable cups to reuse them.

"Watch out" or "be careful," used as an urgent exclamation and as friendly advice across all Spanish-speaking countries. In Mexico you hear it constantly: a stranger warning you about a broken step, a parent reminding you to watch your things on the metro.