A sneaker, sports shoe, or athletic footwear of any brand or no brand at all. In Colombia bamba is the everyday word for sports shoes, whether they're expensive or straight from the neighborhood market.

A serious problem or difficult situation that got way too complicated to solve easily. In Colombia and Venezuela when there's cacao it means something went very wrong and fixing it is going to take real effort.

A thin natural fiber rope made from fique plant, used to tie almost anything. In Colombia and Ecuador saying someone is 'en la cabuya' means they're in a tight spot they can't easily get out of.

A young kid or boy who still has a lot of life experience left to gain. In Colombia cachifo is said with affection but also to point out that someone is acting far too immature for their age.