More than just a street corner, "la esquina" is the ultimate social gathering spot in Latin American culture. It is where friends meet up to hang out, where neighborhood stories are born, and where life in the barrio happens. Saying "te veo en la esquina" is like saying "meet me at our usual spot."

To coordinate, plan, or arrange something with someone in Colombia and Venezuela. It's the standard way to set up a meetup, make plans, or sort out the details of any hangout with friends. If you're making plans in Colombia, you're "cuadrando," not "planeando."

A young girl or woman in Spain, one of the most classic and everyday words in Spanish vocabulary. It is the casual, natural way to refer to any young woman, whether she is a friend, a classmate, or a stranger on the street. Think of it as the Spanish equivalent of "girl" or "chick" but without any negative connotation. You will hear it constantly in everyday conversations across Spain.

Chica o mujer joven en Argentina, una de las palabras más porteñas y cotidianas del vocabulario rioplatense. Se usa constantemente en el habla diaria para referirse a cualquier mujer joven con naturalidad y confianza.