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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "rreh" + "kohs" (as in "coat") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To lie back or stretch out to rest in a completely comfortable position. In Colombia this is the sacred pause between activities, especially in the afternoon when the heat gets unbearable.

Examples

I'm going to lie down for a bit while the heat passes.

He stretched out on the couch and didn't get up the rest of the day.

Regional synonyms

A treacherous, two-faced woman who deliberately stirs up conflict and creates drama for her own benefit. In Colombia, bicha describes someone who acts with calculated duplicity, saying one thing to your face while working against you behind your back, especially in work or social settings.