A short-sleeve t-shirt for everyday wear in Argentina and Uruguay. It's the basic wardrobe staple you throw on without thinking to go do anything.

A bribe or illegal payment made to officials or authorities to get things done or make problems disappear. Corruption's favorite currency, sadly common in many Latin American countries.

Woman, girlfriend, wife, or mom, depending on context. 'Mi vieja' can mean your partner or your mother — you know which one based on the situation without anyone needing to clarify.

An expression of laziness or unwillingness to do something, that anticipated dread that hits you just thinking about the task ahead. It's the universal Latin American complaint when something requires more effort than you want to give.