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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "reh" (as in "red") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "LOOS" (as in "loop")/

Meaning

In Spain, a shudder of disgust or unease triggered by something gross or creepy. Similar to dar grima, it's that involuntary skin-crawling feeling you just can't shake.

Examples

Spiders give me a horrible repelús.

Just thinking about it gives me the creeps.

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Regional synonyms

Well-dressed and carefully put together. In Colombia, encachado describes someone who shows up looking sharp and polished, the kind of appearance that makes a good impression without even trying.