/ka-RE-ta/
An exaggerated story or lie. In Costa Rica, to 'echar carreta' means telling inflated stories nobody can verify but everyone finds entertaining.
Example
"Don't believe a word he says — everything he tells is pure made-up stuff."
"That guy is the king of tall tales — he always has an epic story."
Regional synonyms:
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/ka-RE-ta/
An exaggerated story or lie. In Costa Rica, to 'echar carreta' means telling inflated stories nobody can verify but everyone finds entertaining.
Example
"Don't believe a word he says — everything he tells is pure made-up stuff."
"That guy is the king of tall tales — he always has an epic story."
Regional synonyms: