Sandals or flip-flops — that open, informal footwear you wear at home, the beach, or when you just can't be bothered to dress up. They're absolute foot freedom and the official weekend uniform.

To exploit someone at work, making them work excessive hours for little pay and no rights. In Argentina and Mexico, negrear describes pure labor exploitation.

A drinking session with friends, whether at someone's house, a bar, or literally anywhere. In Mexico, pisteo is the classic weekend plan that starts with "just one beer" and ends at 6 AM. It comes from "pistear," which means to drink alcohol socially, and it's one of those words that instantly signals a fun night ahead.

Change, coins, or small bills in Mexico and other Latin American countries. It's the small money you need for buses, tips, and street vendors who never have change for large bills.