National Holidays
Huaso:
Adjective to indicate characteristics of central and part of southern Chile, such as “huasa culture” or “Rancagua, huasa city”.
Fonda:
Temporary place where food and drinks are sold and dancing takes place during the Fiestas Patrias in September.
Terremoto [trago]:
It is a traditional Chilean cocktail or drink, created at the end of the 20th century, and can be recognized as a derivative of the Roman style punch. The nomore is due to the fact that it was invented after the 1985 earthquake in Chile.
Caña:
It is used to describe hangover or discomfort after drinking alcohol in excess.
Dar Jugo:
Wasting time, not being productive; speaking gibberish
Carrete:
Party, social entertainment in which people talk, dance and drink.
Colarse:
Entering without permission, jumping the line, not waiting your turn.
Copete:
Any type of alcoholic beverages and drinks in general)
Picada:
Low-profile place to buy quality products (food, objects, gifts).
Vaca [Hacer una]:
Collection of money among several people. In the south, “hacer una cucha”.
