A very attractive person, someone who looks good enough to eat. In Colombia this is a common and lighthearted compliment used for both men and women without sounding vulgar, similar to calling someone a snack or a hottie in English.

Work, a job, or labor in Colombia — what you go to every day to pay the bills. Camello literally means camel, an animal famous for endurance under heavy loads, which says everything about how Colombians view their work. It's not glamorous, but it pays.

To make the bed when you wake up in Mexico — the first thing your mom teaches you to do. And the last thing you want to do every morning because the bed looks fine the way it is.

An affectionate and tender way to refer to grandma in Mexico and several Latin American countries. She's the most spoiling person in the family who always has food ready, home remedies, and unconditional love no matter what you've done.