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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "RRAHR"/

Meaning

To take or grab something with your hand in Latin America, the universal verb for picking things up. While Spain uses 'coger,' Latin America sticks with 'agarrar' to avoid the awkward double meaning.

Examples

Grab the umbrella, it's going to rain.

I grabbed the last ticket before they sold out.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Coger

/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "RRAHR"/

Meaning

To make out with someone in Argentina and Uruguay, usually at a party, club, or night out. It's more than a casual friendly kiss but less than the start of an actual relationship.

Examples

She made out with three people at the party.

Did you hook up with anyone last night?

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A very warm Colombian expression meaning "go ahead" or "please, feel free." Reflects the hospitality and courtesy that Colombian culture is known for. You will hear it constantly when someone is granting permission or inviting you to do something, especially in Medellin and the coffee-growing region.