Translation of rag in Spanish

On the drive into the city center we were a little shocked by the amount of motorcycles, by the pollution and stress in that city. After only two days in a small village we forgot how it was.
I hope, you'll not be disagreeing with me, if i tell you the fact that Italian is very similar to Spanish. i keep my fingers crossed for you! Good luck in your exam and I hope to communicate with you after that.
The town on the other side of the border is called Arica. You immediately see the difference to Peru. Fast food chains, brand names and modern stores appear all over the city.