An exclamation used to shoo cats away from wherever they've decided to plant themselves. In Ecuador and Peru, zape is the sound you throw at the cat to get it off your stuff — it rarely works.

Dull, flat, and completely lacking in charm or flavor. Whether describing a person with no personality or food with no seasoning, soso is the go-to word in Spain and much of Latin America for anything that fails to make an impression. The human equivalent of unsalted crackers.

Someone obsessed with showing off — their money, looks, clothes, or accomplishments — constantly seeking validation. In Mexico, Spain, and Colombia, the presumido can't resist a mirror or a crowd. They're not just proud; they need you to know exactly how great they think they are.

In Latin America, to go beyond the minimum — to put in the extra effort that separates good from great. The distinguishing quality of those who stand out from the crowd.