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/Sounds like 'KLAH-bar'/

To overcharge, rip off, or straight-up steal from someone by exploiting their trust. Getting clavado means you paid way too much, got scammed, or someone took advantage of you — and usually you didn't see it coming.

Example

"Me clavaron cien pesos de más en el mercado."

"Ojo con ese mecánico, te clava si no sabes de carros. → They overcharged me a hundred pesos at the market."

"Watch out for that mechanic, he'll rip you off if you don't know cars."

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Persona que tiene muchas habilidades y sabe hacer de todo: cocinar, arreglar cosas, tocar instrumentos. El estuche de monerías es un todólogo impresionante.