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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "cheh" (as in "check") + "teh" (as in "ten") + "AHR" (as in "art") + "leh" (as in "let")/

Meaning

To grind hard through repetition, brute force, and sheer persistence in Mexico, with no shortcuts. If you "le macheteas," you put your head down and keep hammering until you get it.

Examples

I had to grind all night to pass the exam.

If you put in the effort consistently, you'll master that job in a month.

Regional synonyms

In Peru, boyfriend or the guy you're seeing. The masculine version of "germa," used to talk about your partner in casual conversation.