To drink alcohol, especially to go out and have drinks with others. Chupar is one of the most widely used informal verbs for drinking in Latin America — casual, social, and never a solo activity.

A pleasant, easygoing person with good energy who doesn't create drama or conflict. Being buena onda is one of the highest compliments in Latin American culture — it means people genuinely enjoy being around you.

A connected series of posts on social media that develops a topic in depth. The thread is the long-form format of the internet age — a way to tell a story, break down an issue, or drop receipts one post at a time.

To be in the loop, part of the inner circle, or well-informed about what's going on. In Argentina, estar en la pomada means you're connected — you hear things first, you know the right people, nothing important passes you by.