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/Sounds like "kohn" (as in "coat") + "DOH" (as in "door") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

An embarrassing mistake or public blunder that leaves you looking ridiculous in front of everyone. In Chile, mandarse un condoro is committing such a big fail that everyone sees it, talks about it, and won't let you forget.

Examples

He made a condoro by mixing up his boss's name.

What a condoro saying 'I love you' to your friend by accident.

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Regional synonyms

The office brown-noser who systematically flatters whoever holds authority to get special treatment or avoid consequences. In Colombia and Venezuela the cepillo always has a compliment ready and would never contradict the boss.