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/Sounds like "rah" (as in "rapper") + "YAHR" (as in "yard") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To obsess, overthink, or lose your mind over something or someone. When you 'te rayas' with a topic, you can't stop spiraling and end up giving it way more thought than it deserves.

Examples

Don't rayarse over that, it's not worth the mental drain.

I got rayado thinking about what she said and couldn't sleep.

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/Sounds like "rah" (as in "rapper") + "YAHR" (as in "yard") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To get really angry or worked up about something that pushed you over the edge in Chile and Spain. When someone se raya, they completely lose their cool, and it's best to give them space before things escalate.

Examples

Don't get worked up over that, it's not worth it.

I lost it when I saw they charged me double.

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To disappear from social life and hole up somewhere private, like an animal retreating to its cave. In Mexico, when you encuevarte you stop answering calls, skip going out, and cut contact with the world until you feel ready to resurface. It can be a response to conflict, heartbreak, or simply needing a real break from people.