Distracted, scatterbrained, always in their own world — the person who forgets everything, misses every detail, and lives permanently with their head in the clouds. In Argentina and Uruguay, being colgado is an affectionate way to describe someone hopelessly absent-minded.

Someone from the margins of society — rough around the edges, associated with the streets or working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. In Argentina, reo describes a person with a crude, unpolished style or background. It's not always an insult; sometimes it's just a descriptor of someone's vibe.

To wash one's hands of a problem, to disclaim responsibility for something when it's most needed. This phrase is often used to describe someone who abandons others in a difficult situation.

A cop, police officer, or any law enforcement agent — lunfardo slang from Buenos Aires that locals use to refer to the police without drawing attention. Rati is part of the coded vocabulary of the Buenos Aires streets, where calling something by its real name is always optional.