Spoiled food that's gone bad, decomposed, and smells awful. In Ecuador and Peru, 'abombado' is the vivid word for that moment when food has clearly turned — the smell hits you first, then the texture confirms it. Don't eat it.

To drink alcohol, to booze it up. In Peru and Ecuador, 'chupar' is the most direct and everyday way to say you're going to drink. It implies a social outing with friends, good vibes, and probably staying out too late.

To waste time, slack off, or mess with someone. In Chile, Peru, and Ecuador, 'huevear' covers everything from harmless goofing around to seriously annoying someone. Context is everything — with friends it's playful, in serious moments it's a real complaint.

Fermented corn drink that's one of the most important cultural symbols of the Andes. Chicha has been made for thousands of years — not just a beverage but a ritual, offered at festivals and ceremonies across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia.