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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In Colombia, a burden, inconvenience, or awkward obligation that weighs on you and stops you from moving freely. An encarte is that annoying load you just want to get rid of.

Examples

Carrying all these bags is such a hassle.

I don't want to deal with having to pick him up at that hour.

Regional synonyms

In Spain, a vandal or rowdy person who causes public disorder for fun or carelessness. Gamberrismo covers everything from graffiti to street brawls to generally antisocial behavior in public spaces.