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/Sounds like "trah" (as in "tract") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "kah" (as in "car") + "MOH" (as in "more") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

To suffer in silence, swallow your pride, or endure embarrassment without being able to react. In Mexico, tragar camote means staying quiet and taking it while you're hurting inside.

Examples

There he was just swallowing it while they scolded him in front of everyone.

I had to bite my tongue and take the slight without saying a word.

Regional synonyms

A nerdy, super studious, or overly well-behaved person who prefers books over parties. In Mexico and Colombia it can be either teasing or affectionate depending on the tone.