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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "AHL" (as in "art") + "TAHN" (as in "tar") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

To be informed, up to date on what's happening. Used across the Spanish-speaking world, 'estar al tanto' means you're not missing anything important.

Examples

I'll keep you posted on everything that happens.

Are you up to date on the new regulations?

A makeshift street stall or tiny informal business cobbled together from whatever is available in Venezuela. The "tarantín" is that little table or kiosk set up on a corner to sell things.