Something completely awesome, maxed out at the highest level of greatness. The extreme intensification of the Venezuelan and Caribbean 'chévere' — not just good, but absolutely incredible.

Watermelon — the juicy red fruit that fights off tropical heat in Venezuela. In Venezuela patilla is the mandatory summer fruit: cold, sweet, and in every market at an accessible price.

A system of getting jobs or benefits through personal connections, with zero merit involved. In Venezuela enchufismo is the constant complaint of those without the right contacts watching connected people coast through.

A person who creates drama, gossip, and conflict where none existed before. In Colombia and Venezuela the enredista always has a story involving someone who isn't there to defend themselves.