In Spanish, to go around and around mentally — obsessively thinking about the same thing without ever reaching a conclusion. Circular thinking that keeps you stuck in the same loop.

The embarrassment one feels when witnessing something ridiculous or shameful that another person does, even if that person doesn't care. This type of embarrassment can be worse than one's own.

To cheat on an exam, whether by looking at a classmate's answers or using a hidden cheat sheet. In Argentina and Chile copying an exam is an art with its own techniques and consequences.

To be on a good streak, lucky, with the wind at your back. In the Southern Cone 'estar en la buena' is the positive run that everyone wants to last. The exact opposite of estar en la mala.