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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "chah" (as in "chat") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/

Meaning

To hammer the same point over and over until everyone around you is exhausted. In Spain and across Latin America, the person who machaca keeps repeating the same argument or instruction, convinced that more repetition will eventually work.

Examples

He's been going on about the same thing for days and nobody is listening anymore.

The coach drilled the same concept until every player had it locked in.

Regional synonyms

A person from Maracaibo or Zulia state in Venezuela, known for their strong accent, direct humor, and casual way of speaking to everyone. Maracuchos are a distinct cultural identity in Venezuela.