An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or admiration in Guatemala and El Salvador. It's the Central American equivalent of 'dang' or 'wow' — versatile and safe enough for any audience.

The Guatemalan and Central American way of saying 'okay,' 'sure,' or 'let's do it.' It's the all-purpose word of agreement that keeps conversations moving.

Corn dough stuffed with fillings and wrapped in banana or corn leaves, found all across Latin America with a thousand variations. Every country swears theirs are the best.

A quetzal or money in Guatemala. Also used as an adjective for someone drunk: andar bolo means being wasted, while tener bolos means having cash — two very different meanings in one word.