alambrista n.— «Alambristas, disparagingly known as “wetbacks,” are being used here and elsewhere to harvest crops, particularly grapes.» —“No Peace of Mind for the Alambristas” in Fresno, Calif. Daily...
la migra n.— «Alerts, often false, about “la migra” checkpoints (Spanish slang for immigration officials) have become as common as traffic reports on Spanish-language radio.» —“Border Patrol Makes In-Country...
flying fox n.— «At another spot, visitors grab a “flying fox,” also known as a zip line, and fly through the air 8.9 metres over a sand pit, the long jump Olympic record Bob Beamon set in 1968.» —“Dundas Square finally...