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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

In Honduras, something solid, reliable, and genuinely good quality. Also used to confirm that a plan or person is trustworthy and dependable.