A grilled meat cookout shared among family or friends outdoors, typical across the Southern Cone. It's the perfect excuse to get together on a Sunday, crack open some beers, and spend hours grilling.

A person who's extraordinarily good at something, especially in football or sports in general. It's the highest compliment to recognize pure talent and natural ability that can't be taught.

To screw up badly, completely ruin something, or make an irreversible mistake that makes you want to disappear. It's universal across the Spanish-speaking world — everyone's cagado la at some point.

Something difficult, complicated, or requiring a lot of effort in Chile. If something 'está perro,' brace yourself because it's gonna be tough — whether it's an exam, a move, or an awkward conversation.