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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 firm "no" in Chilean Spanish, combining the negation "no" with the discourse marker "poh." It sounds casual and almost gentle but it is completely final. "Na poh" is one of the most instantly recognizable features of the Chilean accent and shows up in almost every conversation.