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/Sounds like "tah" (as in "tar") + "teh" (as in "ten") + "KYEH" + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

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.

Examples

Le di un tatequieto y se calmó al instante.

I told him to cut it out and he calmed down immediately.

This place needs someone to lay down the law, everyone does whatever they want.

Regional synonyms

A hidden, small, humble-looking restaurant with incredible food. In Peru, huariques are gastronomic treasures that only locals know about.