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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "CHEH" (as in "check") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

Impudence, boldness, or courage to do something one shouldn't. Having cachete means to do something with confidence and a tough attitude.

Examples

He had the nerve to show up late without warning.'.

'What a bold move that guy made!'.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de España
Bandera de Uruguay
Caradura

To complain loudly, to call someone out or protest without holding anything back. In Colombia, when you "pegar el grito" you let it all out and you do not care who is watching. It is not just grumbling quietly: it is a full vocal reaction to something that crossed the line.