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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "LOO" (as in "loop") + "nah" (as in "nacho") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "LEHN" (as in "let") + "syah"/

Meaning

In Spain, to be completely absent-minded, totally unaware of what's happening around you. Used for someone who lives in their own world and has completely disconnected from present reality.

Examples

He's completely spaced out, ask him and you'll see he has no idea.

You're always off in your own world when we actually need you.

In Chile, to run into someone or something by chance, or to notice a situation. "Pillarse" with a person means bumping into them unexpectedly; with a thing, it means catching or spotting it.