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In Mexican and US Latino street slang, 'perico' (literally 'parakeet') is a common informal term for cocaine. It can still literally mean the bird depending on context.

From card games, a 'farol' is a bluff. 'Va de farol' means someone is bluffing without real backing. Widely understood in US Latino speech.

Emphatic intensifier meaning 'totally' or 'completely', often used with emotions like being in love or overwhelmed. Vivid and expressive.

Common Mexican and US Latino expression of approval or appreciation. 'Onda' literally means 'wave' but colloquially covers vibe, attitude, or situation.

Literally means food 'going bad', but used for people to mean throwing away one's potential or health, often through bad habits.

Direct equivalent of English 'to stick one's nose where it doesn't belong.' Used when someone intrudes into private matters without permission.

Calque of English 'low profile', fully naturalized in US Latino Spanish and broadly understood. Used in both casual and semi-formal contexts.