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/Sounds like "poh" (as in "port") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "chohs" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

To cheat on your partner in Colombia. Poner los cachos is the classic romantic betrayal, doing it behind their back with someone else.

Examples

She left him because he was cheating on her.

The whole neighborhood knew he was being cheated on except him.

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Regional synonyms

To pitch in, pull your weight, and contribute actively to a shared effort. In Spain, "arrimar el hombro" means rolling up your sleeves and getting to work alongside everyone else, no excuses, no watching from the sidelines. It is a core expectation in any collective task.