Cheeks, especially when they're chubby and squeezable. The part of the face that grandmas always want to pinch while telling you how big you've gotten, a universal Latin American experience at family gatherings.

To be broke or in a terrible financial situation — flat on the canvas like a knocked-out boxer. When you're 'en la lona,' your wallet is empty and payday can't come fast enough.

An ironic use where 'dar asco' (to be disgusting) actually means something is incredibly good — so good it's offensive. It's sarcasm turned into an expression: 'da asco lo bien que canta' means she's an insanely good singer.

Athletic or casual shorts, taken directly from English and adopted across all of Latin America. The essential garment for summer, the gym, and those days when the heat won't allow anything longer.