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/Sounds like "teh" (as in "ten") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "nyah" (as in "Nyan")/

Meaning

Having strength, intensity, or a lot of energy to do something. In Colombia, 'caña' refers to the drive and power you put into what you do, making it a key factor in achieving success or excellence.

Examples

Ese muchacho tiene caña para el fútbol. → That boy has a lot of energy for soccer.

Ponle caña al entrenamiento. → Put more effort into your training.

Regional synonyms

The ultimate Venezuelan wildcard word that can mean literally anything: an object, a situation, a problem, or something whose name you just can't remember. It's so flexible that entire conversations can revolve around it without anyone batting an eye.