Marbles or small glass spheres that kids play with on the ground. In Argentina and Uruguay, bolitas is the go-to word for the same game called canicas in Mexico.

The sacred Argentine and Uruguayan herbal infusion shared in rounds among friends. Mate isn't just a drink — it's a social ritual, a way of life, and practically a religion.

Bakery pastries and sweet breads in Argentina — everything that accompanies afternoon mate. Medialunas, vigilantes, cañoncitos, bolas de fraile and more: going out to buy facturas is a sacred ritual.

Great, amazing, spectacular, or excellent in Argentina and Uruguay. When something strikes you as bárbaro, you're expressing peak enthusiasm — it's the ultimate stamp of approval for any situation.