An expression of deep outrage or disappointment at something unfair or unacceptable. In Mexico, it's the gut reaction to disrespect or a disloyal move.

An orderly line of people waiting their turn with varying degrees of patience. Standing in fila is the most common patience exercise in urban life, where you learn to control your anger while inching forward.

Something good, cool, or excellent in Mexico. 'Bien padre' is the informal praise for anything you like: a movie, a place, an experience.

A person who smokes a lot of weed or is constantly high. In Mexico, 'pacheco' describes someone who lives in a permanent state of being stoned.