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/ka-mo-te-AR/

To confuse, muddle, or make someone completely lose their train of thought. Whoever 'camotea' someone leaves them so lost they can't even remember what they originally asked.

Example

"The lawyer confused me so much with legal terms that I signed without understanding anything."

"Don't confuse me — just tell me straight what happened."

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Regional synonyms:

Estafar, engañar o traicionar a alguien en Argentina, hacerle algo sucio y dejarlo en una situación injusta. Si te garcaron, alguien abusó de tu confianza y te dejó pagando las consecuencias solo.