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/Sounds like "treh" (as in "tread") + "MEHN" (as in "met") + "doh" (as in "door") + "pah" (as in "park") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

In Cuba, a big lie, an exaggerated story, or something hard to believe that someone tries to pass off as the truth. "Meter un paquete" means deceiving someone with a bloated, made-up account.

Examples

Don't try to feed me that nonsense, I know you too well.

What they told you is a complete lie, that's not how it happened.

Regional synonyms

To steal or take something from someone by force or by abusing power. In Mexico, the person who "agandalla" is the classic bully who grabs whatever they can from those who cannot defend themselves, whether it is a market stall, a seat, or an opportunity.