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/Sounds like "gahr" (as in "garden") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/

Meaning

To scam, deceive, or betray someone in Argentina, doing them dirty and leaving them in an unfair situation. If you got garcado, someone abused your trust and left you dealing with the consequences alone.

Examples

They ripped me off on the apartment price.

Don't let that salesman scam you.

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Regional synonyms

To touch something or someone repeatedly and without permission, in an intrusive or disrespectful way. In Argentina and Uruguay, the person who toquetea cannot keep their hands to themselves, whether it is poking at someone else's belongings or invading personal space.