A cigarette in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile — the most Rioplatense way to refer to a smoke. Asking for a pucho is the universal icebreaker among smokers across the Southern Cone.

A super attractive person who's drop-dead gorgeous and leaves you speechless. In Argentina and Uruguay, calling someone 'un mango' is the classic street compliment for someone who takes your breath away.

Popcorn in Argentina and Uruguay. No trip to the movies is complete without pochoclos, and the eternal debate is whether to get them salted or sweet, though sweet ones are actually the most popular choice there, unlike in the US where butter and salt reign supreme.

A circular intersection where cars drive around a central island. The eternal question of who has the right of way at a roundabout keeps generating fender benders worldwide.