Joking, not for real — something said without serious intent. In Venezuela, 'de broma' is the go-to phrase when someone reacts too strongly to something you didn't mean seriously.

US dollar bills, cash money. In Venezuela, 'lechugas' — literally 'lettuces' — are the symbol of real buying power: if you've got greenbacks, you can buy what you need without any problem.

A joyful disorder where nobody organizes anything and everything comes out however it comes out — and nobody cares. In Venezuela, guachafita is the chaos of fun: everything's a mess but people are having a great time.

A term used to describe an attractive woman, girlfriend, or girl, often used in a casual manner and not necessarily implying a romantic relationship. In some Latin American countries, it's a colloquialism that can be used to refer to a woman who is considered beautiful or charming, without necessarily implying a romantic connection.