¿Me regalas la sal, por favor? – Can you pass me the salt please? ¿Me regalas un jugo de lulo? – Could I purchase a lulo juice? “Me regalas…” is also used when asking to borrow something for just a moment. Though this phrase literally means “Can you gift me…,” in Colombia it’s used when asking to purchase something. ¿Me prestas el baño, por favor? – Could I use your bathroom, please?
I’m sorry.Ĭommonly heard when asking to use the bathroom, such as in a restaurant or cafe. In many Spanish-speaking countries this means “What a pity”, but in Colombia this phrase means “Sorry” or “Excuse me.” While in the rest of Latin America, this means, “It’s nice to meet you,” in Colombia it’s used to say “my pleasure.” One of the most commonly used Colombian phrases, this is used in shops and on the streets to say “at your service.” It is sometimes also used to say, “You’re welcome” after business is concluded. También te puede interesar: 20 words that only make sense in Colombia ❼ómo está, vecino? – How are you, neighbor? This word literally means neighbor, and is a nice and common way to greet someone who’s working at a neighborhood store. The most common Colombian slang for friend, pal or buddy. – How are you? Everything good? Yes, everything’s good. You can ask how someone is by saying “¿Todo bien?” If everything’s fine, you can respond with a “Todo bien.” This phrase can be used as both a question and an affirmation. This literally means “What more?” or “What else?” But in Colombia, “Que mas?” is perhaps the most common way to ask, “How are you?” Translated literally as “What’s happening?” In Colombia, it’s usually shortened as “Quiubo?” and means, enthusiastically, “What’s up?” Hola, hijo, ¿qué has hecho? – Hi son, what have you been doing? También te puede interesar: 5 reasons why you should meet Colombian peopleįriend in Colombia is a “parcero”, The Guide to Understanding and Using Colombian Slang Friends and greetingsĪ simple way to ask: “What have you been up to?” – What did you eat? I don’t know, some cheese thing.Įl perdió su pasaporte. ¿Qué comiste? No sé, una vaina con queso. It can also be used to say “too bad,” or to lament a difficult situation. It can be used to describe stuff, or a thing. This word is used in a number of different contexts. In Colombia, a tinto is a small, black cup of coffee. – The race was challenging.īe careful, in Colombia a tinto isn’t a glass of wine, as it is in other parts of Latin America. To say something is especially difficult or challenging, use this expression. Rumbear is also a verb, meaning “to party.” In Colombia, this filler word is the equivalent of “well.”Ī rumba is, plain and simple, a party. ¿Nos vemos por la tarde? ¡Listo! – See you this afternoon? Okay!
The word listo literally means “ready,” but is also used in Colombia to say “okay!” In Colombia, “deli” is not a sandwich store, but rather a cute way to say something is delicious.Įl postre está deli. ¿Te cortaste el pelo? ¡Qué chévere – Did you cut your hair? How cool!Įlla es muy bacana. These are all ways to say that something is great, awesome or cool. Mujer y hombre se miran sonriendo mientras chocan los puños de sus manos.
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