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/Sounds like "kahr" (as in "car") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

A wallet where you keep your money, cards, and IDs. It's that object you check three times before leaving the house, and losing it is an absolute tragedy.

Examples

They stole my cartera on the subway and I didn't even notice.

I left my cartera at home, can you spot me for coffee?

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Regional synonyms

To impress or dazzle someone, whether with money, skills, looks, or knowledge. In Mexico, apantallar often has a slightly ironic edge: the person showing off is trying a little too hard to get that admiring reaction. Think flashy cars, name-dropping, or pulling out a fancy move at exactly the right moment.