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/Sounds like "teh" (as in "ten") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "AHR" (as in "art") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

Having a lot of nerve or shameless audacity, doing something bold without a hint of embarrassment. Used in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras, "harta cara" is a regional intensifier that hits even harder than the standard "cara dura."

Examples

That guy has some serious nerve, showing up unannounced to ask for money!

I cannot believe how shamelessly he just lies to everyone's face.

Regional synonyms

In Spain, to harshly criticize someone, tearing them apart verbally and leaving their reputation or work in ruins. Used in personal and professional situations alike, it describes a brutal takedown with no mercy whatsoever.