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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "lehn" (as in "let") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Acting unusually brave or aggressive, often fueled by alcohol. The envalentonado is the person who uses a drink as liquid courage to pick fights, say things they have been holding back for months, or challenge people they would normally avoid. Common across Colombia and Venezuela.

Examples

He got some drinks in him and suddenly wanted to take on everyone at the bar.

He showed up at work full of nerve and told his boss everything he had been holding back.

Regional synonyms

Short for "a todo ritmo" (at full rhythm/speed): going all out with maximum energy, no brakes. Born in Argentine cumbia villera street culture and rapidly absorbed into mainstream youth slang across Argentina and Uruguay. If someone is ATR, they are fully committed and not holding back.