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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "OH" (as in "oh") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

In Peru, to kill time while waiting for a moment to arrive. You "hacer hora" by wandering around or hanging out anywhere until it's actually time to go.

Examples

I killed time at the mall until the movie theater opened.

We got here early, we'll just have to hang around for a bit.

Regional synonyms

When something is at full blast, no half measures. Used across South America for work, music at max volume, or when someone is completely absorbed in something. It borrows the English word "full" and adds a Spanish twist, making it feel more intense than just saying "busy."