To understand, get it, or grasp the meaning of something. In Chile, cachaste is the past tense and it signals the exact moment someone finally gets what you were trying to explain.

A morocho refers to a person with a dark complexion or dark hair, who is well-built and attractive. The term is descriptive and has no negative connotations, often used to describe someone who is physically appealing and robust, particularly in the context of Latin American culture.

To be alert, ready, or full of energy to act. When someone says 'pilas', it's a warning to pay attention.

A mosquito, an insect that bites and transmits diseases. The arch-nemesis of any summer night in the tropics.