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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

A small informal gig or side hustle you pick up to earn extra cash in Chile. It is what you look for when the month is tight and you need money without committing to a full job. Think odd jobs, freelance tasks, or anything that pays quickly.