Literally the word deshuesadero means a de-boner (i.e.: someone who fillets chickens or fish). The common usage for the word is a junk yard, or used car parts dealer.

This time of year the viveros are very busy. A vivero is a plant nursery.

Never heard of TLCAN? What about NAFTA? They are the same thing. NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement TLCAN: Tratado de Libre Comercio de Norteamérica

Salchicha is a hot dog or a sausage. I met someone a few months ago who knew a little Spanish and one of the words she knew was that salchicha meant sausage. She insisted that there must be a different word for hot dog. It was humorous to me to hear her argue her position [...]

You would not want someone calling you prepotente. While it is not a curse word or anything like that, it is an adjective that describes someone who is overbearing, arrogant, or a bully.

I was in the store the other day and saw an advertisement for a vajilla. A vajilla is a set of dishes.

OVNI is an acronym which stands for “Objeto Volador No Identificado.” In English we say UFO (Unidentified Flying Object).