To completely lack basic common sense — to consistently make obviously bad decisions with no apparent awareness. Said of someone who simply cannot think things through before acting.

To be caught red-handed in the act of doing something wrong. The Spanish equivalent of being caught with your hand in the cookie jar — no plausible denial possible.

Fake, pirated, or of dubious authenticity — used in Bolivia and Argentina for anything that isn't the real deal. Trucho covers counterfeit goods, phony documents, and suspicious-looking anything. If something trucho finds its way to you, you already know the quality is questionable at best.

An informal gathering of friends to hang out. No fixed format — it can be at someone's house, a park, or anywhere. In Argentina, the juntada is the most honest way to socialize.