A brother or very close friend in Ecuador. Ñaño is a term of endearment expressing real or symbolic brotherhood between trusted people.

Something cool, fun, or extraordinarily good in Ecuador. If something is 'nota' it's totally worth it — an experience that exceeds your expectations and you can't stop telling everyone about.

A security guard — adapted from the English word 'watchman' into Latin American Spanish. The guachimán watches over buildings, parking lots, and anything that needs guarding.

An earthquake or ground tremor that in Mexico, Chile, and Peru is just part of daily life. People in seismic zones learn to tell the difference between a minor shake and a serious one.