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#Me regala… = Would you give me…
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#Rumba = Party
Hey there! 😃 Welcome to our lesson on Colombian slang! If you're planning to visit or live in Colombia, it's essential to know some of the most commonly used expressions in the country. Colombian Spanish is full of unique expressions that can vary by region and social group, and they are an integral part of the country's culture. In this lesson, you'll learn about popular slang terms like "Chévere," which means "cool" or "great," and "¡Qué chimba!," which translates to "How awesome!" or "How great!" You'll also discover how to refer to an attractive person with the term "Mono(a)" and how to call someone a friend or buddy using the expression "Parcero(a)." Plus, we'll teach you the phrase "Pilas," which means "be careful" or "watch out."
#''Rumbiar = To go out, to party''
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#''Un Chorro = A swig (of alcohol)''
After mastering these Colombian slang expressions, don't forget to check out our other related lessons on [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Saludos|Spanish greetings]], [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Bird|Spanish vocabulary for birds]], and [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Transportation|Spanish transportation vocabulary]] to further expand your knowledge of the Spanish language. Enjoy your learning journey! 🚀
#Guayabo = Hangover
==Words & Expressions in Colombian Slang==
#Vuelta a la manzana = Go around the block
{| class="wikitable sortable"
#Parce = Dude
!Colombian  Slang
#Parcero = Is other variation of "parce" and also means dude.
!Meaning in English
#''Mi Llave/Llavería/Llavero = Literal meanin is, My key/key chain but Slang meaning is My (close) friend''
|-
#''El Parche = The crew, the homies''
|A la orden
#Gonorrea = Is a slang popularized by the people of the "barriadas" (the poorest part of Medellin), this word literally translate "gonorrhea" and the meaning may vary, when is referred to somebody usually is consider an insult as strong as "bitch", but when this word is refered to an action, can be understood as something "unbeliveble".  
|"please", "at your service"
#¿Qué más? = What´s up?
|-
#¡No me joda! = Don´t bother me! but depending of the context this can also mean ¡fuck off!
|Arruncharse
#¡No joda! = Nuh-uh!/Get outta here!
|sleeping in someone's arms
#¡Ojo! = Be careful! Watch out!
|-
#¡Pilas! = Be careful!
|Camellar
#¡Qué mamera! = That´s boring!
|work hard
#¡Qué boleta! = How embarrassing!
|-
#''¿Quiubo, Parce? = What’s up, bro?''
|Chevere
#''Un Catorce = A favor''
|“cool”
|-
|Chino, niño
|child
|-
|Churo/a
|a physically attractive person
|-
|Con permiso
|sorry, excuse me
|-
|Finde
|weekend (contraction of “Fin de semana”)
|-
|Mono(a)
|This term is used to refer to someone who is attractive or good-looking.
|-
|¡No joda!
|Nuh-uh!/Get outta here!
|-
|¡No me joda!
|Don´t bother me! but depending of the context this  can also mean ¡fuck off!
|-
|¡Ojo!
|Be careful! Watch out!
|-
|¡Pilas!
|Be careful!
|-
|¡Qué boleta!
|How embarrassing!
|-
|¡Qué chimba!
|This phrase means "How awesome!" or "How great!" and is often used to express excitement or enthusiasm.
|-
|¡Qué mamera!
|That´s boring!
|-
|¿Qué más?
|What´s up?
|-
|¿Quiubo, Parce?
|What’s up, bro?
|-
|Billete
|Dollar  bills, money
|-
|Changó
|To go  dancing
|-
|El Parche
|The crew, the homies
|-
|Gonorrea
|Is a slang popularized by the people of the "barriadas" (the poorest part of Medellin), this word literally translate "gonorrhea" and the meaning may vary, when is referred to somebody usually is consider an insult as strong as "bitch", but when this word is refered to an action, can be understood as something "unbeliveble".
|-
|Guayabo
|Hangover
|-
|Jincho/Jincha
|To be drunk
|-
|Lucas
|Colombian  Pesos
|-
|Me regala…
|Would you give me…
|-
|Mi Llave/Llavería/Llavero
|Literal meanin is, My key/key chain but Slang  meaning is My (close) friend
|-
|Parce
|Dude
|-
|Parcero(a)
|Is other variation of "parce" and also  means dude.
|-
|Plata
|Money
|-
|Polas
|Beers
|-
|Rumba
|Party
|-
|Rumbiar
|To go out, to party
|-
|Un Catorce
|A favor
|-
|Un Chorro
|A swig (of alcohol)
|-
|Una Chuspa
|A plastic bag
|-
|Vuelta a la manzana
|Go around the block
|}
 
==Videos==
===Colombian Slang & Sayings You NEED To Know===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMr2WmodzV4</youtube>
===Colombian Slang Phrases===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXnK1-Vcya8</youtube>
===Must-Know Colombian Slang for You to Learn in 30 seconds!===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhXZgJjKMgk</youtube>
 


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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Airport|Airport]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Parts-of-a-fruit|Parts of a fruit]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Argentinian-Slang|Argentinian Slang]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Conversación-básica-en-un-restaurante|Conversación básica en un restaurante]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Parts-of-a-leaf|Parts of a leaf]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Sports|Sports]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Ordinal-Numbers|Ordinal Numbers]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Costarican-Slang|Costarican Slang]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Saludos|Saludos]]
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Vocabulary - Colombian Spanish Slang
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Hey there! 😃 Welcome to our lesson on Colombian slang! If you're planning to visit or live in Colombia, it's essential to know some of the most commonly used expressions in the country. Colombian Spanish is full of unique expressions that can vary by region and social group, and they are an integral part of the country's culture. In this lesson, you'll learn about popular slang terms like "Chévere," which means "cool" or "great," and "¡Qué chimba!," which translates to "How awesome!" or "How great!" You'll also discover how to refer to an attractive person with the term "Mono(a)" and how to call someone a friend or buddy using the expression "Parcero(a)." Plus, we'll teach you the phrase "Pilas," which means "be careful" or "watch out."

After mastering these Colombian slang expressions, don't forget to check out our other related lessons on Spanish greetings, Spanish vocabulary for birds, and Spanish transportation vocabulary to further expand your knowledge of the Spanish language. Enjoy your learning journey! 🚀

Words & Expressions in Colombian Slang[edit | edit source]

Colombian Slang Meaning in English
A la orden "please", "at your service"
Arruncharse sleeping in someone's arms
Camellar work hard
Chevere “cool”
Chino, niño child
Churo/a a physically attractive person
Con permiso sorry, excuse me
Finde weekend (contraction of “Fin de semana”)
Mono(a) This term is used to refer to someone who is attractive or good-looking.
¡No joda! Nuh-uh!/Get outta here!
¡No me joda! Don´t bother me! but depending of the context this can also mean ¡fuck off!
¡Ojo! Be careful! Watch out!
¡Pilas! Be careful!
¡Qué boleta! How embarrassing!
¡Qué chimba! This phrase means "How awesome!" or "How great!" and is often used to express excitement or enthusiasm.
¡Qué mamera! That´s boring!
¿Qué más? What´s up?
¿Quiubo, Parce? What’s up, bro?
Billete Dollar bills, money
Changó To go dancing
El Parche The crew, the homies
Gonorrea Is a slang popularized by the people of the "barriadas" (the poorest part of Medellin), this word literally translate "gonorrhea" and the meaning may vary, when is referred to somebody usually is consider an insult as strong as "bitch", but when this word is refered to an action, can be understood as something "unbeliveble".
Guayabo Hangover
Jincho/Jincha To be drunk
Lucas Colombian Pesos
Me regala… Would you give me…
Mi Llave/Llavería/Llavero Literal meanin is, My key/key chain but Slang meaning is My (close) friend
Parce Dude
Parcero(a) Is other variation of "parce" and also means dude.
Plata Money
Polas Beers
Rumba Party
Rumbiar To go out, to party
Un Catorce A favor
Un Chorro A swig (of alcohol)
Una Chuspa A plastic bag
Vuelta a la manzana Go around the block

Videos[edit | edit source]

Colombian Slang & Sayings You NEED To Know[edit | edit source]

Colombian Slang Phrases[edit | edit source]

Must-Know Colombian Slang for You to Learn in 30 seconds![edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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