Drive and determination — the will to get things done without being stopped by any obstacle. In Colombia and Venezuela saying someone has empuje is recognizing the attitude that will carry them far.

A simple, unpretentious person who is easy to be around and treats everyone the same regardless of class or status. In Colombia and Venezuela someone campechano makes no distinctions between people.

In a high or privileged position — either physically perched up on something or having landed a position of power. In Colombia and Venezuela encaramado describes both the kid up in the tree and the one who climbed the corporate ladder.

An arrogant person who believes they're superior to everyone and makes sure to show it in every single interaction. In Colombia and Venezuela altanero speaks with condescension and looks down at whoever they consider beneath them.