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/Sounds like the English word "caret" + "EH" (as in "egg") + "oh" (as in "oh")/

Meaning

In Argentina, the act of putting on a front or pretending to be someone you're not. "Careteo" is faking good vibes, social status, or interest just to look good in front of others.

Examples

The whole birthday was one big fake performance, nobody could stand each other.

Drop the act and tell me for real what's going on.

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Regional synonyms

A confident person who acts with ease, experience, and natural self-assurance. In Argentina, the canchero handles any social situation without getting nervous, as if everything came easy to them since birth.