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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "RREH" + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Costa Rica, an exaggerated story or inflated account that stretches the truth way beyond what actually happened. Echar carreta is a recognized social art: the carreteador entertains everyone but rarely sticks to the strict facts.

Examples

Do not believe a word he says, everything he tells is pure exaggeration.

That guy is the king of tall tales, every story is bigger than the last.

Regional synonyms

An artist or devoted fan of dembow, the Dominican urban genre known for its fast-paced beats. A dembowsero lives the culture: producing it, singing it, or defending it passionately.