Peru
All expressions
Peru
All expressions
Drunk or under the influence of alcohol. A more formal or euphemistic way of saying someone's had too much, used especially in Peru, Colombia, and Chile when you don't want to say borracho directly.
The goal or goalmouth in soccer in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay where the goalkeeper stands to defend with everything. The sacred space strikers want to breach and the keeper protects with their life.
Psychological manipulation where someone systematically makes you doubt your own perception, memory, and sanity. It's the most subtle and damaging form of emotional abuse because it convinces you that you're the problem, not the manipulator.
A celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday that symbolically marks her transition from childhood to womanhood. It's one of the most important traditions in Latin America — think princess dresses, elaborate choreography, and unforgettable parties.
A tender corn cob cooked in water or grilled over coals, from Quechua origin. Choclo is a staple across the Andes — eaten alone, in soups, or as a side dish with everything.