What does «canchar» mean in Spanish?
- Winning, negotiating.
♦ Used in: Peru - Dressing, sleight of hand.
♦ Used in: Argentina - To make the first grinding of the yerba mate.
♦ Used in: Argentina
Examples of use in Spanish: "en el pasado se canchaba la yerba mate a mano con machetes".
- Canchear, to shirk work.
♦ Used in: Chile - Toast something.
- (cancharse) Wear the best clothes you have.
Examples of use in Spanish: "debes cancharte bien, iremos a una cena elegante".