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Ecuador
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A stomach ailment caused by overeating, bad digestion, or eating something that didn't sit right. In Latin American folk medicine, empacho is treated with traditional massages and herbal remedies.
A party, wild night out, or intense celebration in Colombia with music, dancing, and energy that doesn't stop until sunrise. Rumba is Colombia's word for pure fiesta.
If you're not alert and active, you'll fall behind or miss opportunities. The classic Latin proverb your grandma repeats every time she sees you slacking to remind you that life waits for nobody.
To get your act together, step it up, and start putting in real effort. When someone tells you this, it's because you've been slacking too hard and need to wake up before it's too late.
A shameless, freeloading person who takes advantage of others' kindness without feeling the slightest guilt. They show up uninvited, eat your food, use your stuff, and never return the favor.