A very dumb or ignorant person in a particular area. It's not the harshest insult — more of an admission of cluelessness in a specific subject — but it stings if directed at your general intelligence.

Tough, intense, or someone who doesn't back down from anything. In Mexican slang, recio describes a person who is physically or emotionally resilient, the kind who takes a hit and doesn't flinch. It can also describe something that hits hard, like a strong drink or a heavy situation.

A fresh corn on the cob, typically eaten roasted or boiled from street carts, slathered in mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cheese. It's the quintessential Mexican street food you'll find on every corner, and it always tastes better at night from a street vendor.

In Spain and Mexico, a completely fabricated story or ridiculous excuse that nobody believes. Cuentos chinos are the specialty of people who owe you something and can't deliver on their promises.