Furious, extremely angry, or intensely worked up in Venezuela — but also can mean something is excellent or difficult depending on region and tone. A Venezuelan who's arrecho is not someone you want to cross right now. But an arrecho task? That's a seriously tough challenge.

To mop the floor with a wet cloth or mop in Mexico — the mandatory step that follows sweeping. To leave the floor shiny like a mirror so your mom doesn't scold you.

To sell something on informal credit without immediate payment, trusting someone's word that they'll pay later. It's the trust-based economy that keeps neighborhood shops alive, where the owner jots it down in their little notebook.

A pig in Mexico, or a dirty, unhygienic person who doesn't take care of their personal cleanliness or space. The adjective your mom would throw at you with a scolding tone if you didn't shower or clean your room.