Girlfriend or woman, from old Buenos Aires lunfardo slang rooted in the world of tango and the conventillos. Grela is vintage street speech — you'd hear it in old black-and-white films or from someone who loves classic Buenos Aires culture.

To play dumb, act oblivious, or pretend you don't know what's going on when you clearly do. In Chile, hacerse el sota is a social tactic — feigning ignorance to dodge responsibility or avoid an awkward situation.

To stop functioning, fail, or reach the end, often referring to an object, relationship, or person. This can be a figurative or literal expression.

A Spanish proverb meaning that even in the worst situations, something positive can emerge. The silver lining philosophy — the most comforting thing you can say to someone who just had a disaster.