/en-ca-ra-MA-do/
In a high or privileged position — either physically perched up on something or having landed a position of power. In Colombia and Venezuela encaramado describes both the kid up in the tree and the one who climbed the corporate ladder.
Example
"He's up there in the tree and won't come down."
"She got close to the new boss and now she runs everything."
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Regional synonyms:
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/en-ca-ra-MA-do/
In a high or privileged position — either physically perched up on something or having landed a position of power. In Colombia and Venezuela encaramado describes both the kid up in the tree and the one who climbed the corporate ladder.
Example
"He's up there in the tree and won't come down."
"She got close to the new boss and now she runs everything."
Word family
Regional synonyms: