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/Sounds like "geh" (as in "get") + "rreh" + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To fight hard, put in intense effort, or work with extreme dedication to get ahead in Mexico. Guerrear is what you do when life gets tough and giving up simply isn't an option.

Examples

You gotta guerrear to get ahead in life.

My mom guerreó on her own to raise us.

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Regional synonyms

Serious trouble or a situation that's burning out of control. In Colombia and Venezuela, "candela" (literally "fire") describes problems that ignite and spread fast. It also refers to a person who stirs up drama wherever they go.