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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "rree" + "YAH" (as in "yard") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A grilled meat cookout shared among family or friends outdoors, typical across the Southern Cone. It's the perfect excuse to get together on a Sunday, crack open some beers, and spend hours grilling.

Examples

We organized a parrillada for the birthday.

The Sunday parrillada is sacred.

Regional synonyms

To be in an extremely difficult and urgent situation, on the verge of being overwhelmed by accumulated problems, debts, or pressures. The image of someone who can barely keep their head above water.