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/Sounds like "GAHS" (as in "garden") + "fee" (as in "feet") + "tehr" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A plumber in Chile, the professional who fixes all your water and pipe problems. The word comes from 'gasfitter' in English and was fully adopted into Chilean Spanish.

Examples

Call the plumber, the kitchen pipe is leaking.

A good plumber is worth their weight in gold.

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Regional synonyms

An exclamation of surprise made famous by the classic TV show El Chavo del 8 that became permanently etched into Mexican culture. It's a retro, nostalgic way to react to something unexpected, still used today with humor and affection.