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/Sounds like "kohr" (as in "coat") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "kah" (as in "car") + "MEE" (as in "me") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

To take a shortcut to get somewhere faster or resolve something more directly. In Argentina, taking a shortcut can be literal (another route) or figurative (avoiding unnecessary steps in a process).

Examples

We took a shortcut through the park and arrived sooner.

If you want to take a shortcut, talk directly to the manager.

Regional synonyms

Literally a fat person, but in Argentina and many other countries it's used as an affectionate nickname regardless of actual weight. You can call your skinny partner "gordo" or "gorda" and it's pure love.