Colombia
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Colombia
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The activity of spreading gossip, rumors, and other people's secrets nonstop and without any guilt. Chismorreo is the favorite sport of every office, WhatsApp group, and family gathering without exception.
A little extra freebie the vendor throws in when you buy something, like a bonus gift for being a loyal customer. In Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador it's the generous tradition of adding something extra to your purchase.
That perfect sweet spot of being slightly drunk where everything is funnier, you feel braver, but you haven't lost control yet. It's the ideal party state, the golden zone before things go sideways. Used across Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru.
Testicle. This word spawns dozens of expressions: 'tener huevos' (to be brave), 'huevón' (lazy or dumb), 'a huevo' (hell yeah/mandatory). It's the foundation of vulgar Spanish vocabulary.
A beating, a harsh scolding, or a physical punishment usually given by a parent for misbehaving. It's the consequence every Latin American kid fears when they push their luck too far.