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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 shared public transport vehicle in Bolivia, usually a car or minibus that follows a fixed route through the city. The name comes from "tarifa única fija" (fixed fare) and it's the cheapest way to get around Bolivian cities.