To hitchhike — extending your thumb to ask passing cars for a ride. In Argentina and Uruguay, 'hacer dedo' is a normal, everyday thing, especially for long trips on rural roads where public transport doesn't reach. Thumbing your way across the country is a rite of passage.

To make out passionately and get physical with someone at a party or social outing. In Argentina and Uruguay, 'apretar' is the action of the party — finding someone attractive, getting close, and kissing. Energetic and spontaneous, with no strings attached implied.

A spontaneous, unplanned gathering at someone's house with a large crowd that nobody warned the host about. In Argentina, a 'malón' is both exciting and slightly anarchic — it just happens, people show up, and suddenly there's a party that goes until morning.

A street theater and music ensemble that performs during carnival, blending humor, social commentary, and spectacular costumes. In Uruguay especially, the murga is a serious art form — groups rehearse for months to perform satirical pieces that skewer politicians and society.