To rob or steal something from someone through trickery, scamming, or force on the street. In Mexico and Colombia, tumbar is the verb for street theft — from a phone to a wallet on public transit.

Very focused, absorbed, or interested in something to the point of ignoring everything else. In Mexico, clavado means being completely immersed in an activity.

Doesn't understand, can't grasp, or can't handle something. It comes from 'capear' (to catch) — if you 'no capeas,' you're not catching what's being thrown at you.

To strike out on something important, fail when it matters most, or come up short. It comes from baseball — striking out means whiffing completely, and it's used for any notable failure.