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Add a word/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "LYEHN" + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Meaning
Sexually turned on or in a flirty, horny mood. Used across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Spain. Depending on tone it can be a complaint, a compliment, or a warning.
Examples
“Stop being so thirsty and act right in public.”
“She has been into that guy ever since she saw him.”
Word family
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "LYEHN" + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Meaning
Sexually aroused or very angry, depending entirely on the context, tone, and country. The ambiguity of this word has caused countless misunderstandings between Spanish speakers from different regions.
Examples
“He's caliente with his boss because they didn't pay him.”
“Don't be caliente and behave yourself in public.”
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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "LYEHN" + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Meaning
Sexually turned on or in a flirty, horny mood. Used across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Spain. Depending on tone it can be a complaint, a compliment, or a warning.
Examples
“Stop being so thirsty and act right in public.”
“She has been into that guy ever since she saw him.”
Word family
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "LYEHN" + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Meaning
Sexually aroused or very angry, depending entirely on the context, tone, and country. The ambiguity of this word has caused countless misunderstandings between Spanish speakers from different regions.
Examples
“He's caliente with his boss because they didn't pay him.”
“Don't be caliente and behave yourself in public.”
Word family
Showing 2 definitions, sorted by votes
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Encachinarse
In Colombia, to get worked up, aggressive, or enter a state of intense agitation when provoked. It describes the exact moment someone loses their cool and shifts into full confrontation mode. Once someone is encachinado, it is best to back off.