A mosquito, an insect that bites and transmits diseases. The arch-nemesis of any summer night in the tropics.

Hard-earned knowledge from real-life experience, street smarts acquired through tough situations. Tener calle means you've lived through enough to understand how things actually work, beyond what any classroom can teach.

In soccer, the action of passing the ball between an opponent's legs, often to humiliate and regain possession. Scoring a tunnel is one of the most embarrassing moments a defender can experience.

To find creative ways to get money or solve a difficult situation with what you have. This is a hallmark of Latin American resourcefulness.