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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To wait in a line of people to be served, the most hated yet completely unavoidable activity of life in society. Standing in line at a bank or supermarket can test a saint's patience.

Examples

I had to hacer cola for an hour to get my passport.

I hate standing in line at the supermarket.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Formarse

An expression of agreement or confirmation used across Central America, especially Guatemala. It is the local equivalent of Mexico's "órale": you say "dale pues" to confirm plans, close a casual deal, or simply agree to something with warmth.