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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "kah" (as in "car") + "YAH" (as in "yard") + "dah" (as in "dart") + "POHR" (as in "port") + "rehs" (as in "red") + "PWEHS" + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To intentionally remain silent as a response, using the power of silence to convey a message, which can sometimes be more effective than words, demonstrating the importance of non-verbal communication in Latin American cultures.

Examples

I asked him what happened and he gave me the silent treatment.

When you don't know what to say, just remain silent.

Regional synonyms

To scam or rob someone by taking advantage of their trust, naivety, or good faith. It means tricking someone into giving up money by making them believe everything is legit when it's a total setup.