A person who ruins the fun, who kills the vibe with their negative attitude or complaints. Nobody wants the aguafiestas at the party because they murder the mood.

A pothole in the road that can wreck your car, blow a tire, or swallow your entire wheel. Potholes are the unofficial mascot of Latin American streets.

Embarazada significa embarazada, es decir, que está esperando un bebé. No tiene nada que ver con vergüenza o pena, eso sería avergonzada. El falso cognado más clásico del español para anglohablantes.

The way you answer the phone in Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, and other Latin American countries. It's the standard greeting equivalent of 'hello?' when your phone rings.