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/Sounds like 'kah-kah-REE-so'/

Someone with a face full of acne scars or pockmarks. In Mexico, cacarizo is a colloquial term that describes this skin condition — it's not always said with malice but it's rarely a compliment either.

Example

"The pockmarked kid from class ended up doing better than everyone."

"Don't be cruel, the poor guy already has it tough."

Regional synonyms:

Plan o maniobra armada con engaño para sacar ventaja de alguien. En México se usa para describir una jugada sucia donde alguien se pasa de listo a costa de otro.