An old, beat-up car that's barely holding together. In Venezuela and Colombia, 'perol' is used with affectionate mockery — it's the car that miraculously still starts, leaks oil, and sounds like it's arguing with the road, but somehow always gets you there.

Extreme bravery, courage, or the remarkable ability to overcome anything. In Colombia, 'berraquera' is the highest compliment — it's what you have when you rebuild after losing everything, or when you fight through impossible odds without losing your nerve. Pure grit.

Round flatbread made from cornmeal that is the staple food of Venezuela and Colombia. In Venezuela, the arepa is eaten at every meal and stuffed with anything imaginable — cheese, meat, avocado, black beans. It's not just food; it's daily ritual and national pride.

To match with someone on a dating app like Tinder or Bumble, or for two people to simply click and connect. Matchear entered Spanish naturally from English as apps took over dating culture, and now it's used across Spain and Latin America without a second thought.