An affectionate term for someone of indigenous or humble Andean origin in Bolivia and Peru. It can be warmly endearing when used by someone from the same community, but carries complex layers of class and race when used by outsiders. Context and tone make all the difference.

The player who defends the goal using their hands and body to stop the ball from going in. The last hero between a goal and defeat — they can be either the villain or the legend in a single match.

A pig or hog — but also what you call someone who's messy, gross, or has no hygiene standards. Chancho is used across Peru, Bolivia, and Chile both literally for the animal and figuratively for anyone who acts like one: eating sloppily, keeping a dirty space, or generally showing a lack of personal care.

A large piece of furniture for storing clothes in Argentina and other countries — the classic family wardrobe. Where you hang, fold, and accumulate more clothes than you actually wear without even noticing.