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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "RRAH" + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Chile, someone brave, hardworking, and unyielding who goes all-in on everything. The "aperrado" digs in, endures, and bets on themselves even when things get tough.

Examples

That girl is incredibly tough, she works and studies without complaining.

You have to give it your all to push this project forward.

Regional synonyms

To be carrying a heavy emotional burden or to be weighed down by too many responsibilities at once. Used across Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, and Chile. When someone "anda cargado," this is not the moment to pile more on them. They are already at capacity and need space, not more demands.