Huercos fregados
Mexican slang that roughly translates to "worthless kids."
Mentholated
Containing peppermint or other mint oils.
Lopingj
A long, easy stride; here used to described a long, leaning surface.
'mano
Spanish slang for "brother," short for hermano.
Castanets
A Spanish percussion instrument made of two concave wooden shells connected with string.
Mi'ja
Spanish slang for "my daughter," short for mi hija.
Vising
To clamp down.
Sesos
The Spanish word for "brain," particularly when referring to intelligence.
Biplane
An plane with two wings stacked one over the other.
Pinole
A drink made of toasted corn dating back to the Aztecs.
Camphor
A scented wax derived from trees.
Balsam
A fragrant balm, derived from trees, often used in cosmetics.
Piscadores
Spanish term for "fruit and/or vegetable pickers."
Calzones
Spanish word for "underwear."
Chicharras
Spanish word for "cicadas," large insects known for their clicking or chirping noises.
Calico
A plain cloth made from unbleached cotton.
Chanclaso
A Mexican term for a blow from a sandal. Chancla is "sandal" in Mexican Spanish.
Cantinflas
A Mexican actor and comedian known for portraying poor, rural characters.
Papel picado
A traditional Mexican craft made of thin paper cut into elaborate designs.
Comal
A flat clay or cast-iron griddle often used in Hispanic cooking
