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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "lee" (as in "lead") + "DOH" (as in "door") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

Someone who's really skilled, talented, or does things with impressive ease and quality. In Mexico it's the ultimate compliment for someone who makes the hard stuff look effortless.

Examples

He's super skilled at fixing cars, he can repair anything.

She's really talented at cooking, everything she makes is amazing.

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Regional synonyms

Having a lot of nerve or shameless audacity, doing something bold without a hint of embarrassment. Used in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras, "harta cara" is a regional intensifier that hits even harder than the standard "cara dura."