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/kohr-TAH-rah KAH-mee-yoh — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/

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).

Example

"We took a shortcut through the park and arrived sooner."

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

Regional synonyms:

Algo gracioso, divertido o agradable que te saca una sonrisa. En México 'curado' se usa para situaciones chistosas o experiencias que la pasaste bien.