Across the Spanish-speaking world, to air someone's dirty laundry — to expose private secrets or embarrassing information publicly. The most dramatic way to settle a dispute.

Across Latin America, a social blunder or communication error that creates an awkward and uncomfortable situation. The moment you say or do something wrong and immediately wish you could take it back.

Across Latin America, a person with noticeably prominent lips — used descriptively or as a teasing nickname. Can be affectionate or slightly mocking depending on the relationship and tone.

In Venezuela, close friends — your inner circle of trusted people who have your back through everything. Panas are the people you call first when something big happens.