To talk nonsense, make things up, or say things without any real knowledge or foundation. In Peru and other countries, hablar paja is what you do when you want to sound like you know something but actually have no idea.

An alcoholic drink, a shot, or a round of drinks. In all of Latin America, tomarse un trago is the go-to social plan — it's the ritual that bookends the week, seals deals, and keeps friendships alive.

A combative, fight-seeking person who is always looking to prove something. A gallero has a chip on their shoulder and a short fuse — they interpret every interaction as a potential confrontation and rarely back down.

Something extremely fast, a rocket. In Venezuela and Colombia when someone or something moves like a bólido they're going at full speed with no brakes.