To stumble from one setback to the next, lurching through life without direction or stability. In Mexico and Central America ir de tumbo en tumbo is survival mode with no plan.

Someone who always looks angry, with a permanent scowl and unfriendly expression. The malencarado doesn't need to say a word — their face already told you to back off.

The truth, the real deal, no exaggeration. In Mexico neto is what you say when you want to make clear you're being completely straight — no padding, no spin.

To split something down the middle, divide equally — especially the bill. In Mexico mitar is the informal word for going halves when fairness is non-negotiable.