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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "leh" (as in "let") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "nyah" (as in "Nyan")/

Meaning

In Spain, to push hard, put in serious effort, or work with full intensity. Also used to tell someone to speed up or apply more pressure to get results. The image is of striking something repeatedly until it gives way.

Examples

Hay que darle caña a este proyecto si queremos terminarlo a tiempo.

We need to really push on this project if we want to finish it on time.

Dale caña al estudio, que el examen es mañana.

Put your head down and study hard, the exam is tomorrow.

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Regional synonyms

To have natural style, attitude, and effortless charisma. In Argentine youth culture, someone with flow radiates cool without trying, whether in music, fashion, or just how they carry themselves.