To ruin something that was going well due to a careless mistake or irreversible action. In Colombia, it's the moment when you yourself destroy what you had and have to live with the consequences.

Across Latin America, intense fear or extreme nerves — the kind that makes your whole body shake visibly. When you have la tembladera, your body gives you away completely.

To betray or switch sides when things get tough without any loyalty. In Colombia and Venezuela, it's the most basic form of betrayal: switching when the wind blows differently.

Someone who suddenly fills with bravery — often thanks to alcohol — and wants to take on the world. In Colombia and Venezuela the envalentonado is dangerous when they've had one too many drinks.