In Peru it means 'maybe' or 'perhaps,' not 'suddenly' like in other Spanish-speaking countries. It's a classic false friend that confuses every foreigner in Lima when a Peruvian says 'de repente I'll go.'.

A mobile street food cart on wheels that rolls through the streets selling all kinds of food. From hot dogs to elotes and esquites, the carrito is the mobile kitchen feeding the people at any hour.

To make the bed when you wake up in Mexico — the first thing your mom teaches you to do. And the last thing you want to do every morning because the bed looks fine the way it is.

An affectionate and tender way to refer to grandma in Mexico and several Latin American countries. She's the most spoiling person in the family who always has food ready, home remedies, and unconditional love no matter what you've done.