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/Sounds like "meh" (as in "met") + "TEHR" (as in "ten") + "seh" (as in "set") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "mah" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

To go to bed, especially after a long day or when deciding to call it a night early. In Argentina and Uruguay, "me meto en la cama" is the official declaration that the day is done and no further activity is planned.

Examples

I came home exhausted and went straight to bed without even eating.

On Sundays I go to bed early and turn off my phone.

Regional synonyms

Uruguay's most iconic sandwich: thin slices of beef tenderloin layered with ham, bacon, melted cheese, a fried egg, tomato, lettuce, olives, and mayo. It is a national institution that Uruguayans defend with fierce pride. According to local legend, it was invented on the spot when a customer asked for something as good as a baby goat.