To swindle or con someone — tricking them to take their money or gain an unfair advantage. In Spain, a 'timo' is a scam and being 'timado' means you fell for it. From tourist traps in Madrid to shady market vendors, Spain has a rich vocabulary around deception.

A completely apathetic person who doesn't care about anything and never commits to anything. The Spanish 'pasota' is the philosophical opposite of engaged — politics, responsibilities, relationships — none of it generates any reaction. Pure indifference as a lifestyle.

A red flag — a warning sign in a person or relationship that signals something is seriously wrong. The term crossed from English into Spanish social media vocabulary completely intact, and now no conversation about dating is complete without spotting or dismissing red flags.

A freeloader who always benefits from others without contributing anything. In Spain, the 'gorrón' is the one who shows up to every dinner empty-handed, drinks the most, eats the most, and somehow never has money when the bill arrives. A universal archetype.