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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "DOO" (as in "due") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

A shameless person who acts with total audacity without caring about consequences or other people's opinions. They push boundaries, take advantage, and somehow never feel an ounce of guilt.

Examples

What nerve, showing up after what he did.

She's got the audacity to ask for a favor after ghosting me for months.

Word family

/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "DOO" (as in "due") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

A shameless, brazen person who acts without a hint of embarrassment in Chile, taking advantage of situations with total nerve. A "caradura" lies or freeloads without batting an eye.

Examples

What nerve, he borrowed money from me and then played dumb.

Don't be shameless, admit you were late because you were lazy.

Regional synonyms

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A lash or blow delivered with a belt, strap, or any flexible object that stings and leaves a mark. Common in Colombia and Venezuela, historically used to describe physical punishment applied to children as discipline. The word also appears in any context involving a harsh, stinging hit.