Chile
All expressions
Chile
All expressions
To leave something adrift, as if it is nobody's problem. In Chile, leaving something "al lote" is the maximum level of not caring, you do not even look back. It is like saying "whatever happens, happens" and walking away.
To eat a lot and with serious appetite, when hunger completely takes over and you eat nonstop until your stomach begs for mercy. While 'tragar' literally means 'to swallow,' in slang across Latin America and Spain it means to stuff your face with food like there's no tomorrow.
To not have a single cent in your pocket — completely tapped out and without resources. When you're seco, your bank account is crying and you can't even afford bus fare.
An instant evaluation of the energy or vibe a person, place, or situation gives off at a given moment. Does it feel right or is something off? That's a vibe check — Gen Z's social thermometer.
To show off or brag about your achievements, money, or possessions intentionally and publicly. Flexing is the Gen Z art of displaying your success on social media, whether it's designer clothes, trips, or bank screenshots.