A hidden stash spot for something valuable or secret. In Chile it also means 'a lot', so 'caleta de plata' could be hidden money or tons of money, depending on the country.

An independent, mysterious man who goes through life his own way without following anyone or seeking approval. Comes from the internet wolf hierarchy and is used as either an ironic or serious compliment depending on context.

A short vertical video on Instagram inspired by TikTok, lasting between 15 and 90 seconds. The format every platform copied because it's addictive, great for viral content, and hooks you instantly.

A dummy, a fool, someone who doesn't get the obvious and makes poor decisions. In Colombia, calling someone toche is a direct insult to their intelligence, not violent, but definitively dismissive.

An administrative division of a city in Chile, similar to a municipality or borough. Each comuna has its own mayor and personality, and where you live says a lot about you.

Bombarding someone with excessive attention, gifts, and sweet words at the start of a relationship to manipulate and control them. When it seems too good to be true, it probably is and comes with hidden intentions.

Monthly rent for a home in Chile and Colombia, what others call 'renta' or 'alquiler.' It's the same universal pain of handing over money every month for a roof over your head.

Information that ruins the surprise of a movie, series, or book by revealing key plot points before you experience them yourself. Spoilers are the fastest way to make enemies online.

Tough luck, you're done for, or a situation that has gone irreparably wrong. In Colombia and Venezuela, "pailas" is the resigned declaration that something failed, you are out of options, or the universe is simply not on your side today. It can be said about yourself or about a situation.

Binge-watching a series, watching episode after episode nonstop until sunrise. It's the perfect weekend plan and the reason you show up half-dead to work on Mondays.

The invisible system that decides what content you see on social media, which videos pop up, and which posts disappear. The algorithm is the modern god that controls your feed without you even noticing.

To get drunk, to hit the bottle and let it take you somewhere better. In Colombia, embolar is a casual and colorful way to describe getting tipsy or full-on wasted, no judgment attached, just an honest description of a Friday night gone right.

Close friend, someone you trust. In Venezuela, it's as common as saying 'mano' in Mexico, implying a strong bond between friends.

A young person, kid, or teenager. In Colombia, pelado is an affectionate and very common way to refer to young people, used with warmth rather than condescension.

To make a good impression or fulfill what's expected of you in social situations. It's about looking good in front of others, bringing a gift to a party, dressing well, or saying the right thing.

To throw something in the trash or discard what's no longer useful in Chile, Colombia, and the Caribbean. It's the everyday verb for getting rid of stuff you don't need anymore.

In shooters, a player who splits from the team to sneak through a flanking route and surprise enemies from behind. Also used online for someone who observes a community or group chat without ever participating.

Someone went too far, overdid it, or crossed a line they shouldn't have. 'Se pasó' works for good and bad: from 'went overboard with generosity' to 'crossed the line', it all depends on context and tone.

A ticket to access an event, concert, movie, or show in Spain and other countries. It's what you need to buy and have in hand so they'll let you through the door without any issues.

To flirt with natural charisma, seduce with smooth talk, style, and irresistible charm. It's an anglicism from 'rizz' turned into a verb that describes the art of modern-day flirting.

The process of generating a final image or video from a project in editing, 3D modeling, or design software. Rendering is when the computer does the heavy lifting and you wait, sometimes for hours.

Sounds like the English word "headshot." A precise shot to the enemy's head in a shooter game that deals maximum damage or instant elimination. The most sought-after and celebrated kill.

When someone absolutely kills it, looks incredible, does something spectacular, or just destroys everything in their path. Slay is Gen Z's ultimate compliment: if someone tells you "slay," you nailed it.

Short for 'away from keyboard', the player left their computer and isn't playing. AFK teammates are the bane of every online game, leaving their team short-handed.

A crypto scam where the project creators disappear with investors' money after artificially pumping the token's value. The classic exit scam of fraudulent coins. Used in Spanish-speaking crypto communities.

To place wards or vision sentinels at strategic points on the map to see enemy movements. Without wards you're playing blind and any gank will destroy you.

From the English "degenerate," someone who recklessly throws money into high-risk crypto trades or bets purely for the adrenaline rush, no research involved. Often used with ironic pride in crypto communities.

A sly trick using native cunning to gain an advantage over others. In Peru and Colombia, a criollada is a move that seems brilliant if it benefits you but totally unfair if it affects you.

To aggressively charge at enemies without thinking much in a video game. It's the strategy of the brave or the desperate, going all in straight at the enemy.

Short for "not gonna make it," used to mock someone who made a bad decision or has a mindset doomed to fail. The opposite of WAGMI, common in crypto and internet culture across Spanish-speaking communities.