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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "kahr" (as in "car") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Stuck with an uncomfortable commitment, object, or problem you don't know how to get rid of in Colombia. Being "encartado" means you're saddled with a burden that's hard to shake.

Examples

I got stuck watching my neighbor's dog the entire weekend.

I'm stuck with this box and have no idea where to put it.

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Regional synonyms

A gun or firearm in Venezuelan street slang. Strictly informal usage rooted in the language of the streets. Not a word you will find in formal contexts.