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Home » Colombia Spanish Slang Word » Page 9

chiviado

A term primarily used in Guatemala, 'chiviado' refers to feeling upset, embarrassed, or annoyed. It can also be used to describe someone who is sulky or in a bad mood. Examples Spanish: No hables con Juan, está muy chiviado porque perdió su partido de fútbol. English: Don't talk to Juan, he's very upset because he […]

choborro

This is a term used in Spain, particularly in the Canary Islands, to refer to a person who is not particularly smart or who behaves in a silly or foolish way. It is generally used in a playful or non-insulting context. Examples Spanish: No seas choborro y piensa antes de actuar. English: Don't be a […]

chompa

A slang term used in certain Latin American countries like Peru and Ecuador to refer to a 'sweater' or 'jacket'. Examples Spanish: Hace frío, deberías ponerte tu chompa. English: It's cold, you should put on your sweater.

chulo

In Spanish slang, 'chulo' is often used to describe something that is cute or pretty. It can also refer to someone who is cocky or overly confident. However, in certain contexts, it can also mean 'pimp', which carries a negative connotation. Examples Spanish: ¡Ese vestido te queda muy chulo! English: That dress looks really cute […]

chumbimba

A term commonly used in Colombia to refer a game similar to baseball. It can also be used to refer to something that is very good or excellent. Examples Spanish: 1. Vamos a jugar una chumbimba en el parque. 2. Esa fiesta estuvo chumbimba. English: 1. Let's play a chumbimba in the park. 2. That […]

chuzo

In Colombia, 'chuzo' is often used to refer to a car or vehicle. However, its usage can vary depending on the region, and it can sometimes mean a makeshift weapon, a skewer for food, or a cool place or thing. Examples Spanish: ¡Me encanta tu chuzo nuevo! Se ve muy elegante. English: I love your […]

colino

A term used in Spain to refer to someone who is not very smart or who is easily fooled. It is equivalent to calling someone 'gullible' or 'naive' in English. Examples Spanish: No seas colino, no te creas todo lo que te dicen. English: Don't be gullible, don't believe everything they tell you.

cotizar

In Spanish slang, 'cotizar' is often used to refer to the act of assessing someone's worth based on their appearance or behavior. It can also mean to consider or to take into account. Examples Spanish: No deberías cotizar a las personas solo por su apariencia. English: You shouldn't judge people just by their appearance.

cruce

In Spanish slang, 'cruce' refers to a meeting or encounter, often by chance or unplanned. Examples Spanish: Tuve un cruce con mi ex en el supermercado hoy. English: I had a run-in with my ex at the supermarket today.

cucha

In Spanish slang, 'cucha' is a term primarily used in Colombia, particularly in the region of Antioquia. It is a colloquial way to refer to 'mom' or 'mother'. Examples Spanish: Cucha, ¿puedes ayudarme con mi tarea? English: Mom, can you help me with my homework?

cucho

A slang term used in some Latin American countries to refer to an old man or a way to address an elder respectfully. It can also refer to someone who is wise or experienced. Examples Spanish: El cucho de la tienda siempre tiene buenos consejos. English: The old man at the store always has good […]

cucos

Slang term used in some Latin American countries to refer to underwear or panties. Examples Spanish: Se me olvidaron los cucos en casa, tengo que volver. English: I forgot my underwear at home, I have to go back.

culebra

In Spanish slang, 'culebra' is commonly used in some countries to refer to a deceitful, untrustworthy person. It literally translates to 'snake' in English. Examples Spanish: No confíes en él, es una culebra. English: Don't trust him, he's a snake.

cumbamba

Cumbamba is a slang term used in some Latin American countries like Puerto Rico to refer to a party or a big celebration. Examples Spanish: Vamos a armar una cumbamba en mi casa este fin de semana. English: We're going to throw a big party at my house this weekend.

desparchado

A slang term used in Colombia to describe being bored or having nothing to do. Examples Spanish: Estoy totalmente desparchado, no hay nada que hacer hoy. English: I'm totally bored, there's nothing to do today.

empeliculado

A Colombian slang term used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or obsessed with something, often used when someone is too involved in a movie, series, or novel. Examples Spanish: Juan está muy empeliculado con esa serie, no hace nada más que verla todo el día. English: Juan is so obsessed with that series, […]

encarretarse

To become very interested or obsessed with something. It can also mean to become very involved or absorbed in an activity such as a party or event. Examples Spanish: Juan se encarretó con el nuevo videojuego y jugó toda la noche. English: Juan got obsessed with the new video game and played all night.

engallar

A Spanish slang term that means to decorate, adorn, or pimp something out, often used in the context of customizing cars or dressing up. Examples Spanish: Voy a engallar mi coche con unos neónes debajo. English: I'm going to pimp out my car with some neon lights underneath.

enguayabado

A Colombian slang term used to describe the feeling of a hangover or the sad feeling after a love disappointment. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta de anoche, me desperté totalmente enguayabado. English: After the party last night, I woke up totally hungover.

enroscado

In Spanish slang, 'enroscado' refers to a person who is really into someone or something, or obsessively thinking about it. It can also mean someone who is complicated or twisted. Examples Spanish: Juan está enroscado con esa idea, no para de hablar de eso. English: Juan is obsessed with that idea, he can't stop talking […]

fajiado

A term used primarily in Caribbean Spanish speaking regions, especially Puerto Rico, to describe someone who is very busy or wrapped up in what they are doing. Examples Spanish: No puedo salir esta noche, estoy fajiado con el trabajo. English: I can't go out tonight, I'm swamped with work.

fierra

A colloquial term primarily used in Latin American countries, 'fierra' is slang for 'gun'. It can also refer to a tough, aggressive person. Examples Spanish: El chico malo siempre lleva una fierra en su bolsillo. English: The bad boy always carries a gun in his pocket.

fierro

A Mexican slang term often used to express excitement, agreement, or encouragement. It can also refer to a firearm or weapon. Examples Spanish: ¡Fierro, vamos a ganar este partido! English: Come on, we are going to win this game!

fufurufa

A derogatory term used in some Latin American countries like Colombia and Venezuela to refer to a woman who performs sexual acts for money, similar to a prostitute. Examples Spanish: No te vistas como una fufurufa, querida. English: Don't dress like a prostitute, dear.

ful

A Spanish slang term predominantly used in Spain, 'ful' is derived from the English word 'full'. It is used to refer to something that is fake, counterfeit or of low quality. Examples Spanish: El vendedor me engañó y me vendió un Rolex ful. English: The seller tricked me and sold me a fake Rolex.

gamín

A slang term used in some Latin American countries like Colombia to refer to a street child or someone who is uncultured, rude or uncouth. It can also refer to someone cheeky or mischievous. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es un gamín, siempre está metiéndose en problemas. English: That boy is a gamín, he's always getting […]

garras

In Spanish slang, 'garras' is often used to refer to hands. It can also mean claws, but in a colloquial conversation, it generally refers to hands. Examples Spanish: ¡Lava tus garras antes de comer! English: Wash your hands before eating!

golear

In Spanish slang, 'golear' refers to the act of defeating someone overwhelmingly, typically in a sporting context like football. It is often used to describe a situation where one team scores a lot of goals against another. Examples Spanish: El equipo local goleó a sus rivales 5-0 en el partido de ayer. English: The local […]

gomelo

A Colombian slang term used to describe someone who is snobby, pretentious, or flaunts their wealth. It is often associated with young people from upper-class families. Examples Spanish: Ese chico siempre está presumiendo de su dinero, es un gomelo. English: That boy is always showing off his money, he's a gomelo.

gonorsovia

The term 'gonorsovia' is not recognized as Spanish slang or any standard Spanish term. Please check the spelling or provide a valid Spanish slang term. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

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