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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "kah" (as in "car") + "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

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.

Examples

He showed up to the meeting looking really sharp and made a great impression.

Why did you get all dressed up if you're not even going anywhere?

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Regional synonyms

A slap in the face, typically given with an open hand, is a swift, loud, and humiliating blow.