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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "bee" (as in "bee") + "BAHR" (as in "bar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

In Chile, to take advantage of a situation or act opportunistically at others' expense. The person who avivates tries to get the best deal while others don't notice.

Examples

Don't avivarte with the bill - we all pay the same.

He avivated and grabbed the best share without telling anyone.

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Regional synonyms

In Mexico, to shut something down permanently or to die. From "petate," a palm mat that was rolled up for travel. When something "lia el petate," it's done and not coming back.