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/Sounds like "dehs" (as in "debt") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "DRAHR" (as in "draft")/

Meaning

To destroy, wreck, or break something completely, leaving it beyond repair. In Mexico, 'desmadrar' is taking something to total destruction with no chance of fixing it.

Examples

The car broke down in the middle of the highway.

Don't grab it like that, you're gonna desmadrar it.

Regional synonyms

A soccer move where you pass the ball through your opponent's legs, also known as a "nutmeg" in English. Pulling off a caño is the ultimate act of showboating on the field, it generates louder screams from the crowd than an actual goal and leaves the defender looking completely foolish.