Words and definitions HCol has contributed to the street dictionary.
To join in or count yourself in for a plan or activity. It is used to express that you are down for an invitation or want to be included in a group outing.
I will me apunto for the weekend plan, I will me apunto to go to the movies with you guys.
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To have a long, informal conversation or to shoot the breeze.
Last night we were Botar corriente talking, I am Botar corriente with a friend right now so I cannot help you.
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To get all worked up, to get rowdy, or to become overly excited and agitated.
My aunt se alebrestó last night with the news! The crowd se alebrestó at that meeting.
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A man with delicate or effeminate gestures and an impeccably stylish way of dressing. He is very concerned with his grooming and appearance.
That guy seems amanerado, look at how he talks: that boy looks amanerado with the way he dresses.
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To make someone feel embarrassed, self-conscious, or ashamed. It refers to the state of being shut down, discouraged, or made to feel small after being scolded or criticized (a cantaleta is a common Colombian term for a long, repetitive, and nagging lecture).
He got Achantado by the man's comments, his mom made him Achantado with all that nagging.
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An expression used to ask someone to explain something in greater detail or to recount an event step by step. (The phrase literally means shuffle the cards more slowly for me, a metaphor from card games to indicate a need for clarity.)
Wait, barajemela mas despacio, what exactly happened yesterday?
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A ruckus, a fight, or a chaotic scene.
Don't start a jolgorio here in the house!
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Someone who is attractive and good-looking. It is used to describe a person who is both cute and pleasant (commonly used in the Andean regions of Colombia).
What a chusco guy, that girl is chusca.
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A plastic bag used to carry groceries or other items. (Commonly used in the southwestern regions of Colombia).
Bring a chuspa to carry the oranges, pass me a chuspa to pack these clothes.
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A food container or lunchbox used to carry home-cooked meals to work or school.
Tomorrow I am taking lunch in the vianda to work; did you bring the vianda to send your mom some rice?
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A physical wound or a large, unsightly scar on the skin.
What an ugly Chacara he has left from the surgery, what a huge Chacara that accident left him with.
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A plastic container or tub used around the house for storage or scooping (in Colombia, this is the standard term for reusable containers like Tupperware).
Bring me the coca to scoop the water from the tank; where is the coca to pack my lunch?
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Bullshitting or lying, or simply shooting the breeze and chatting about nothing in particular.
What he said is pure labia, he does not have a car; I spent all afternoon talking labia with my friends.
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A baseball cap or a brimmed hat used to block the sun.
You should put on your cachucha, it is very sunny, protect yourself and use your cachucha.
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A term used as either a friendly greeting or an insult, depending on context and tone. It ranges in meaning from dude or man to dumbass or idiot (In Colombia, the word is ubiquitous and its severity depends entirely on the relationship between speakers).
Guevón! Let's go to a party tomorrow! He is such a guevón, playing the victim just to avoid fixing the problem.
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A person who is very annoying, a prankster, or way too intense (literally dandruff, used to describe someone who is a nuisance).
His brother is a real caspa!
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A person who is clumsy, unskilled, or does sloppy work: a hack or a botcher.
That man is a real chambón at his job.
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To be physically pressed up against someone else, typically while dancing or embracing, leaving no space between bodies.
She dances very amacisado.
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A real mess, a complicated problem, or a sticky situation.
I have got a massive Embrollo and I do not know what to do!
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To be broke, in a tough spot, or feeling down. It is used to describe a negative situation where things are going poorly or someone is out of luck.
I can't go out today, I don't have anything to spend, I am Paila; no, man, you are in a really Paila spot with that relationship.
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An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or amazement. (This is a milder euphemism for a common vulgarity, used to convey strong emotion without being as offensive).
Oh Juepucha, what a beautiful car! Juepucha, they brought me a gift!
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A friendly and informal greeting used to say hello or what is up. (It is a contraction of the phrase que hubo, and it is widely used in Colombia to show familiarity or warmth).
Quiubo neighbor! How have you been? Quiubo mother-in-law, welcome.
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To have a job or to work; a difficult situation or a real grind.
I am camellando as a taxi driver, what a camello to solve that problem.
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Someone who makes a fool of themselves, or a situation that is embarrassing, tacky, or cringe inducing (the term refers to drawing negative attention to oneself).
That girl is so boleta! What a boleta party.
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An older woman who tries to look like she is in her twenties or younger by getting plastic surgery, dressing in youthful clothes, and using trendy slang (the term combines the slang cucha, meaning older woman, with the doll Barbie).
That cuchibarbi is looking for a young boy to be her boyfriend! That cuchibarbi put on a miniskirt and a low-cut top!
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To get even, get back at someone, or settle a score after being wronged or treated unfairly.
I desquite with him because he cheated on me, she is desquitando because things did not go her way.
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A derogatory term for a homeless person or a vagrant. (Literally meaning disposable, the term is highly dehumanizing and suggests the person is social refuse.)
That man is a desechable.
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Gay or queer (literally turned or flipped, referring to someone whose sexual orientation is perceived as switched or non-conforming).
That guy is voltiao'.
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A spoiled rich kid who lives a life of luxury funded by their parents and does not need to work. (In Colombia, it usually refers to wealthy youth with a specific preppy style and posh accent).
His friend is such a gomelo.
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A slang term for a woman's breasts.
Whoa, that woman has some huge pochecas.
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A person who is shameless, lazy, or acts oblivious to avoid their responsibilities. It describes someone who takes advantage of a situation or others without feeling any guilt (the term comes from concha, meaning shell, implying the person has a thick skin against shame).
You are such a conchudo, you do not help with anything in the house! You are so conchudo, especially since you never have to pay for anything.
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To tinker, fiddle, or mess around with a device or a project to figure out how it works or learn something new.
I am right here cacharreando the phone manual to see if I can get it to work: son, help me cacharrear this high-tech TV.
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A little kid or brat. (Literally meaning shat-butt, it is a common and slightly vulgar way in Colombia to refer to children or immature people).
That culicagado is playing, that culicagado runs around the house a lot!
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A physically attractive or good-looking person. (Literally a stuffed animal, used to describe someone as cute or eye candy.)
That girl is such a peluche! That man is a total peluche.
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A person who is very buff, ripped, or muscular (literally a construction beam, referring to someone with a solid and sturdy build).
That guy is such a viga! If I start going to the gym, I am going to get viga.
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To chip in, pool money, or start a collection among friends to pay for a shared expense.
We have to hacer una vaca to go on a trip this Saturday.
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Describing a food or drink that is cloying or sickly sweet, to the point of being overwhelming.
The juice is very hostigante.
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A platter of assorted fried foods like meats, potatoes, organ meats, and sausages, typically found at roadside eateries. (In Colombia, this is a traditional communal meal often enjoyed during weekend outings or road trips).
Let's go eat fritanga at Cristo Rey
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Something extremely easy to accomplish, like a cinch or a breeze; also describes a person who is being very generous with their money or paying for others.
The test is botado, and my buddy was botado last night since he paid for the whole thing.
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To show off, brag, or front, especially by trying to appear wealthier or more successful than one really is.
You are always trying to chicanear about having a big salary.
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An attractive, good-looking person (literally refers to a sponge cake or sweet biscuit).
You are such a BIZCOCHO!
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Snacks or treats, whether sweet or salty, that are typically bought while doing grocery shopping or visiting a corner store (in Colombia, this refers to junk food or small traditional sweets eaten between meals).
Did you bring any mecato from the shop? I spent all my money on mecato.
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A persistent scolding, nagging, or a repetitive lecture about something someone did wrong.
Did they already give him a cantaleta for the damage he caused? My mom gave me a cantaleta for staying out late.
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Describes a product or item that is counterfeit, fake, or a knock-off. It refers to goods of dubious origin, such as bootleg electronics or adulterated alcohol (in Colombia, this type of illicit liquor is a common and dangerous problem).
This liquor is chiviado, they sold him a chiviado phone.
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Refers to a state of mind characterized by annoyance, boredom, or a lack of motivation. It is used to describe something that is a drag, a nuisance, or a real pain.
What a jartera this party is, what a jartera all this paperwork.
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A rowdy and fun gathering where everyone is messing around and being loud; also a person who is a prankster or the life of the party. (In Colombia, it specifically refers to a loud, playful atmosphere where nobody is being serious.)
That party last night was a total recocha!, your friend is such a recocha!.
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A stingy person or a cheapskate who always makes up excuses to avoid spending money.
You are always so amarrado when it comes to helping pay.
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Someone unrefined, tacky, or lacking manners who behaves inappropriately. (In Colombia, people from the interior often use this term to describe coastal residents perceived as loud or flashy.)
Your friend is such a corroncho, why did you bring him?
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