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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "sah" (as in "salsa") + "POHR" (as in "port") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "behn" (as in "bed") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

To spare no expense on a celebration or event, going all out and spending extravagantly. It's when you throw the party of a lifetime and worry about your bank account tomorrow.

Examples

They went all out for the wedding, it was spectacular.

My parents spared no expense for my graduation party.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
A todo tren

Someone bold, daring, or gutsy who doesn't hesitate to take risks or speak their mind. In Mexico, calling someone aventado is usually a compliment, meaning they've got nerve and aren't afraid to go for it. It can also mean reckless depending on context, like a driver who cuts through traffic without caring.