A stove or cooktop in Argentina, Chile, and Spain — what Mexicans call 'estufa.' The appliance where you make everything from a fried egg to a full banquet.

A lazy person who has zero motivation to do anything. It's one of the most universal insults in Spanish, used across nearly every Latin American country to describe someone who just won't get off the couch or put in any effort. Think of it as calling someone a total slacker or bum.

A purple, bluish, or yellowish mark on the skin caused by a hit that reminds you of your clumsiness or an intense night. The bruise is the physical evidence that tells stories you sometimes prefer not to explain.

Green plantain smashed and fried until crispy and golden on the outside. It's the perfect accompaniment to Caribbean Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine, eaten with everything from meat to beans.