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/Sounds like "reh" (as in "red") + "sah" (as in "salsa") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Spanish, a person who falls behind, who doesn't keep up with the pace, progress, or rhythm of the group. The one who consistently trails behind everyone else.

Examples

He was the slowest on the hike, always the last one to arrive.

The company is falling behind the competition and needs to catch up.

Regional synonyms

A sharp command to stop and stay put, the Venezuelan and Colombian equivalent of 'cut it out' or 'freeze'. Tatequieto is what you say when someone's behavior needs to stop immediately and they need to know you're serious.