A Uruguayan expression to get someone's attention — the exact equivalent of the Argentine 'che' but with a Montevideo stamp. It's the registered trademark of Uruguayan speech that identifies you as Charrúa instantly.

A passionate, long, intense kiss in Argentina and Uruguay — the kind you never want to end. A chape is more than a regular kiss: there's tongue, there's desire, and there are usually uncomfortable witnesses.

A pre-game gathering to drink alcohol before heading out to the actual party in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. The previa is often more fun than the actual event — cheaper drinks, better music, and your closest friends.

A stove or cooktop in Argentina, Chile, and Spain — what Mexicans call 'estufa.' The appliance where you make everything from a fried egg to a full banquet.