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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "koh" (as in "coat") + "mehn" (as in "met") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To entrust yourself to God or the saints before doing something dangerous. In Mexico and Central America, before a difficult journey or surgery, you 'encomiendate', asking for divine protection.

Examples

I said a prayer before boarding the plane, whatever God wills.

Say a prayer before driving on that road at night.

Regional synonyms

An informal pickup soccer game among friends in Peru and Chile, no referee, no proper uniforms, just pure love for the sport. It's the weekend ritual that keeps friendships alive.