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/MA-cho/

An exclamation of respect and admiration for someone who did something impressive without complaining. In Colombia and Peru saying macho with admiration means acknowledging that someone just pulled off something really tough.

Example

"Damn, how did you handle all that? That's not for everyone."

"They call him macho because he never gives up no matter what."

Regional synonyms:

Persona bien vestida, elegante, que se arregla con estilo y se nota que le importa su apariencia. En México y Colombia 'pintoso' es un cumplido de presentación.