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Colombian Spanish Slang Resources & Essentials

Learn Colombian Spanish Slang

Welcome to your essential resource for Colombian Spanish slang! Colombia's diverse culture and regions contribute to a rich linguistic tapestry that we're excited to unravel for you. Our curated resources, including insightful guides and practical tips, are designed to immerse you in the nuances of Colombian Spanish.


From the vibrant streets of Bogotá to the scenic vistas of Medellín, learn the slang and expressions that make Colombian Spanish uniquely captivating. Whether you're a language enthusiast or planning a Colombian adventure, let us guide you towards speaking and understanding Spanish like a true Colombian.

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10 Additional Dirty Spanish Words and Phrases from Colombia

The following words and phrases didn’t make it to our top 10 list here, but you will also hear them in Colombia and certainly not in a formal Spanish class.

10 Additional Dirty Spanish Words and Phrases from Colombia

List of Colombian Spanish Words and Phrases

Here is a list of Colombian Spanish words and phrases with English translations. The list includes more than 500 terms.

List of Colombian Spanish Words and Phrases

The Most Versatile Word in Colombian Spanish: VAINA

Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking

The Most Versatile Word in Colombian Spanish: VAINA

The 9 Components of The Colombian Bandeja Paisa: Infographic

During our trip to Bogota, Jared and I have the opportunity to try some of the traditional Colombian cuisine. Among those were the bandeja paisa. Bandeja paisa is perhaps one the most emblematic dishes of Colombia, especially popular in the Paisa region. The Paisa region is formed by the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda and

The 9 Components of The Colombian Bandeja Paisa: Infographic

Colombian Spanish Street Slang: 7 Phrases and Their Surprising Real Meaning

It is often said that Colombian Spanish is the clearest, or easiest to understand for non-native speakers. However, with so many different accents within the country this is not always true. Despite the different cadences and slang words used across the different regions of Colombia there are certain Colombian Spanish street slang phrases that remain

Colombian Spanish Street Slang: 7 Phrases and Their Surprising Real Meaning

10 Vulgar Spanish Slang Words and Phrases from Colombia: Infographic

You rarely learn slang terms in class, especially not the extra dirty or harsh ones. Here are 10 Colombian dirty Spanish words and phrases that you won’t hear in any proper Spanish course. I think it’s obvious why your Spanish teacher omitted words like these from the lesson plans. Use them wisely, and sparingly, unless

10 Vulgar Spanish Slang Words and Phrases from Colombia: Infographic
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Colombian Spanish Slang Vocabulary

palanca

pimentón

narizona

matapasiones

atrapalocas

brasilera

calzones

pan de trigo

basurero

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