A carbonated, sweetened beverage — what Mexico calls 'refresco.' Gaseosa is the go-to word in Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and most of South America for any fizzy drink.

Bad luck or negative energy that seems to attract misfortune wherever you go. In Argentina, having yeta means being a magnet for bad things, and superstitious people stay away from you so the bad streak doesn't rub off.

The flow of vehicles through the streets and avenues of a city. Tránsito encompasses everything from smooth-flowing roads to the chaos of rush hour gridlock.

For real, seriously, the absolute truth with no lies in Argentina and Uruguay. When an Argentine says 'posta' they're swearing on their life that what they're saying is completely true.