To catch someone off guard or take advantage of a moment of weakness or distraction. In Mexico, getting agarrado de bajada means someone timed their move perfectly — you were vulnerable and they knew exactly when to strike.

A simple, unpretentious, easygoing person who makes everyone feel welcome. A campechano is the opposite of a snob — accessible, warm, and the kind of person you can talk to about anything without feeling judged.

A fearless, supremely confident person who acts without hesitation in any situation. A pistola doesn't flinch — whether it's confronting someone, taking a big risk, or walking into an uncomfortable room, they just do it.

To be in a really rough spot, whether financially broke or just having a terrible stretch of bad luck. In Mexico, andar de nalgas paints a vivid picture of someone stumbling through life on their backside.