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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "YAHR" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

To work incredibly hard without stopping, to grind like a workhorse. Used in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, "caballar" is a badge of honor describing the kind of relentless effort that gets real results.

Examples

He has been grinding for weeks to finish that project.

We need to put in the hard work this week if we want to deliver on time.

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Regional synonyms

A hard punch or fist blow to the face or body in Argentina, Uruguay, and Spain. A well-landed piña changes the direction of a fight fast and leaves an impression that outlasts the bruise.