Annoying, irritating, insufferable. Across Latin America someone chocante is the person who rubs everyone the wrong way just by existing — even their laugh is grating.

To beat around the bush, go around in circles, or avoid getting to the point. In Argentina and Latin America generally, dar vuelta is what people do when they're stalling, nervous, or deliberately obfuscating something.

Grass, lawn, pasture — the green stuff animals eat and kids roll around in. Across Mexico and Central America zacate is the everyday word for any kind of grass or fodder.

To occupy a position without contributing anything valuable, simply taking up space and not producing any results. This phrase is often used to describe someone who shows up late and leaves early without doing any work.