An unreliable person who talks big but never delivers, or someone who fakes being something they are not. In Argentina and Uruguay, calling someone "chanta" is one of the harshest insults because it attacks their credibility and seriousness as a person. A chanta politician promises everything and does nothing. A chanta friend says they will show up and never does. It is all about the gap between what someone says and what they actually do.

Something daring, provocative, or with sexual undertones in Argentina. Can also mean risky, edgy, or crossing a line. When a comment is picante, everyone exchanges knowing looks.

A dumb person or someone who doesn't understand things no matter how many times you explain. Calling someone burro is a classic since elementary school that never goes out of style — it stings, but we've all heard it.

When someone who was already doing badly experiences more bad things piled on top. Said when problems accumulate without rest.