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Add a word/Sounds like "GAH" (as in "garden") + "rrah"/
Meaning
In Colombia, something or someone old, worn out, in bad shape, or of very low quality. When something is "hecho una garra" it's finished or barely functional.
Examples
“That phone is completely beat up, buy yourself a new one.”
“I showed up totally wrecked after pulling an all-nighter.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "GAH" (as in "garden") + "rrah"/
Meaning
A fighting spirit and never-give-up attitude, especially valued in Uruguayan and Argentine football. When a team fights until the very last second regardless of the score or circumstances.
Examples
“This team has garra, they never give up.”
“We won with pure garra charrúa.”
Regional synonyms
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/Sounds like "GAH" (as in "garden") + "rrah"/
Meaning
In Colombia, something or someone old, worn out, in bad shape, or of very low quality. When something is "hecho una garra" it's finished or barely functional.
Examples
“That phone is completely beat up, buy yourself a new one.”
“I showed up totally wrecked after pulling an all-nighter.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "GAH" (as in "garden") + "rrah"/
Meaning
A fighting spirit and never-give-up attitude, especially valued in Uruguayan and Argentine football. When a team fights until the very last second regardless of the score or circumstances.
Examples
“This team has garra, they never give up.”
“We won with pure garra charrúa.”
Regional synonyms
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