In all of Latin America, a person or situation used strategically to reach a higher goal. The trampolín serves its purpose and then you're on your own.

A sudden brawl, chaotic mess, or situation that explodes out of control fast. In Mexico and Central America, a zafarrancho can be a fistfight at a party or just total disorder — the moment when things go completely sideways.

Stuck, jammed, or unable to move forward — physically or in life. You can be atorado in traffic, atorado on a problem at work, or emotionally atorado after a breakup with no idea what to do next.

A social climber who steps on others to get ahead, using flattery and manipulation instead of real merit. The trepador is always cozying up to the boss or whoever has power, completely dropping anyone who can no longer help them.