Hot pepper or chili in South America. What Mexico calls chile and Spain calls pimiento — the spice that gives life and flavor to all of Latin cooking.

The US dollar, named after the green color of the bills. In Peru and Venezuela, lechuga is the street slang for American currency — the one everybody wants to have.

Having street smarts, real-life experience, and knowing how the world actually works outside of books. The street teaches you things no university ever could.

A friend, buddy, or someone you trust in Venezuela. It doubles as a filler word that Venezuelans sprinkle into every conversation — think of it like 'dude' or 'bro' but with deep Caribbean warmth.