What are some Colombian sayings?
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- Parcero/Parcera. Meaning: Bro, dude, my man, girl.
- ¿Quiubo, Parce? Meaning: What’s up, bro?
- Mi Llave/Llavería/Llavero. Literal meaning: My key/key chain.
- El Parche. Literal meaning: The patch.
- Parchando. Slang meaning: Chillin’, hanging out.
What are some good Spanish quotes?
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- Al Mal Tiempo, Buena Cara – “When the Going Gets Rough, the Tough Gets Going”
- Mas Vale Pájaro en Mano Que Cien Volando – “A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush”
- A los Tontos No les Dura el Dinero – “A Fool and his Money Are Soon Parted*
What does Chimba mean?
But besides this meaning, the dictionary shows the most popular: Chimba means good, pretty, and lousy. Example: “¡Qué chimba de libro!” “What a lousy book!” Also, the word can mean something like “no way” when used with the conjunction ni.
What does fresco mean in Colombia?
“Fresco”: literally means “fresh” but the slang meaning is close to “chill out” when someone is comforting you.
What does Chimbita mean in Colombia?
Chimba: Cool, great. “Oh, you’re going on holiday to Colombia? ¡Qué chimba!” Bacano: A slightly less crass way of saying chimba.
What languages are spoken in Colombia?
At the moment, there are around 60 native languages that are spoken in Colombia. Some of them are Ticuna, San Andres-Providencia Creole, Paezan languages, Minica Huitoto, Kuna, Guahibo, Cuiba, Cocama-Cocamilla, and Arawakan languages. There are also some regional dialects spoken by the people.
What do Colombians celebrate?
Colombians are used to celebrate big, no matter the occasion, motive, or time; we always have in our blood that flavor that is characteristic and recognized around the world. Precisely, Christmas parties could not miss in Colombian celebrations and, as we say, “Con todos los juguetes” that means with all the toys.
What does Colombian mean?
Colombia, Republic of Colombia(noun) a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar ; Spanish is the official language.