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/Sounds like "ehm" (as in "egg") + "pahm" (as in "park") + "PAHR" (as in "park") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

In Bolivia and Peru, to get lost or completely disoriented in a vast open landscape with no visible landmarks. The wide plains, high altiplano, and foggy rural stretches make it easy to lose your sense of direction entirely.

Examples

He got completely lost in the plains and it took hours to find his way back.

In the early morning fog, anyone could get disoriented out there.

Regional synonyms

A person cursed with chronic bad luck where everything goes wrong, as if they have a permanent dark cloud following them around. Being salado means the universe seems to have a personal vendetta against you.