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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "mahr" (as in "mark") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A person who's always in a bad mood, negative, and doesn't enjoy absolutely anything in life. They're the one who ruins everyone's plans with their pessimistic attitude and ability to drain the group's energy.

Examples

Don't be such an amargado, come to the party.

That teacher is an amargado, he never smiles.

Regional synonyms

Stay alert, pay attention, or be ready to act. In Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru, "pilas" is a direct warning or instruction to sharpen up before something important happens. Literally "batteries": having your batteries charged means being switched on and aware.