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/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept" without "pt") + "MAHR" (as in "mar") + "seh" (as in "set" without "t")/

To study intensely for many hours straight, dedicating all your time to preparing for an exam. It's the academic grind where you sacrifice sleep, social life, and sanity.

Example

"I studied all weekend for the final exam."

"We need to grind this week or we're gonna fail."

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Con calma, tranquilamente, sin prisa ni esfuerzo ni estrés innecesario en México. Al suave es la filosofía de hacer las cosas relajado, disfrutando el proceso y sin dejar que la presión te consuma.